Full-Time
Home Health Physical Therapist
Halcyon Home
Home health, hospice and personal care
Compensation Overview
$50 - $150/hr
Round Rock, TX, USA
In Person
The role serves Northeast Austin and surrounding communities including Hutto, Manor, Elgin, and Taylor.
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- A current physical therapist license is required.
- Knowledge of or experience using Homecare Homebase electronic medical records is a plus.
- Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills are required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively is required.
- Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and assess patient appropriateness for home care.
- Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives when applicable, and caregivers.
- Document, prepare, and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing and timely basis, and revise plans of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
- Provide physician-ordered services indicated in the plan of care and oversee other team members, when applicable, in delivering patient care consistent with patient needs.
- Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
- Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
- Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners regarding the current plan of care.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
- Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
- Instruct patients and families on the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and use appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.
- Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and provide patient and caregiver education.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions while coordinating or performing patient-care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
- Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Halcyon Home provides home health, hospice and personal care services for people who need support where they live. Nurses, therapists, aides and caregivers assist with recovery, chronic conditions, daily activities and comfort-focused end-of-life care according to the selected program. The organization coordinates services with patients, families and medical providers across the Austin area. Its continuum combines clinical and non-clinical support while keeping each form of care distinct and centered on individual needs. Service delivery depends on clinical, operational and administrative teams working across its care settings.
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