Physical Therapist - Home Care evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes individualized treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Physical Therapist - Home Care maintains patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Home Care may work with and/or consult with physicians, case managers, and other medical professionals. Requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Typically reports to a manager. Physical Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy accredited/approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on allied health Education of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
Current license by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Two years appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist required. One-year experience in a home health setting, preferred.
DEGRESS OF TRAVEL:
Home visits and/or hourly patient care daily. Periodic office meetings.
Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.
This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.
Astella Home Health and Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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