Full Time - Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Menard, TX

Job Title: Full Time - Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Location: Menard, TX, 76859

Position Status: Salaried

Agency*:Hill Country Preferred Senior Care Home Health*

Job Summary:

The Home Health Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their homes. The Physical Therapist will work with patients to develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. The Physical Therapist will also work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, active license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

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• Conduct patient assessments and assist physicians in evaluating patients' functional abilities through appropriate diagnostic and prognostic tests.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized Plans of Care.
• Direct and assist patients with active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), transfer training, and prosthetic training.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to relieve pain, restore and improve function, and maintain patients' maximum functional abilities through appropriate physical therapy techniques.
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic modalities, including heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and other treatment methods, as clinically indicated and within the scope of practice.
• Observe, document, and report patients' responses to treatment and any changes in their condition to the physician and appropriate care team members.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on the proper use and care of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, orthopedic equipment, and other assistive devices.
• Visit patients according to the established Plan of Care, complete documentation for each visit, and submit progress notes to the agency at least weekly.
• Participate in staff conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and committees as needed.
• Attend required training sessions, continuing education programs, and in-service meetings.
• Prepare written discharge summaries and patient progress reports in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, salaried position.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, as applicable.

Relationships & Supervision:

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• Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) and/or designated alternate.
• Supervises: Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, as applicable, in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.