PRN Home Health Physical Therapist - Geriatric Care

Halcyon Home; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Field Physical Therapist PRN to support our geriatric patients in Mesquite/Northern Kaufman, TX and surrounding areas. You will conduct in-home evaluations, develop and adjust plans of care, and coordinate with the patient, family, and care team to ensure comfort and dignity.

This role emphasizes strong clinical skills, independence, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Current PT license in good standing.
• Experience in home health setting preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.

Skills

Home health experience

Clinical assessment

OASIS knowledge

Communication

Time management

Independence

Team coordination

Education

PT license

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Field Physical Therapist PRN to support our geriatric patients in Mesquite/Northern Kaufman, TX and surrounding areas. You will conduct in-home evaluations, develop and adjust plans of care, and coordinate with the patient, family, and care team to ensure comfort and dignity.

This role emphasizes strong clinical skills, independence, and clear communication.