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Halcyon Home

Runs home health, hospice and personal care

Home Health Physical Therapist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
White Settlement, TX, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • Current physical therapist license.
  • Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase electronic medical record software is a plus.
  • Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Strong clinical and assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine functional level, and assess suitability for home care.
  • Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative when applicable, and caregivers.
  • Meet the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
  • Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities; instruct them in safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes; and use therapy equipment appropriate to diagnoses and needs.
  • Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
  • Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating or performing patient care to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
  • Document and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing and timely basis; revise the plan of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
  • Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other relevant healthcare practitioners about the current plan of care.
  • Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
  • Provide physician-ordered services indicated in the plan of care and, when applicable, oversee other team members’ patient care in accordance 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 referral and therapy assessment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase electronic medical record software.
  • Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting.

About the company

Halcyon Home runs home health, hospice and personal care services for people who need support in their homes or senior living communities across Texas. Its services span recovery from illness, help with everyday activities and comfort-focused care at the end of life, letting families arrange different levels of support through one provider. Nurses and therapists treat medical needs, while caregivers assist with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation and companionship. The business sells care tailored to each client, and its hospice teams also support patients' families with emotional and spiritual care. Halcyon Home was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Scheduling has flexibility: Halcyon advertises flexible schedules on its careers page.
  • Caregiver benefits extend beyond wages: one Halcyon posting lists medical insurance, dental coverage and a 401k.
  • Small assignments are welcome: Halcyon sets no minimum hours or shift requirements for home-care clients.

What critics are saying

  • Field work requires transportation: Halcyon makes reliable transportation a condition on its careers page.
  • Caregiver shifts include short assignments: the advertised role spans day and night shifts lasting one to twelve hours.
  • Clinical demand depends on medical authorization: Halcyon requires a physician order for skilled home-health care.

What makes Halcyon Home unique

  • Clinical ownership shapes the business: Halcyon is privately owned by a physician assistant.
  • Clinical teamwork has dedicated time: Halcyon says most clinicians work full time and discuss patients together weekly.
  • Families get a private coordination space: Halcyon links Careopolis, a free, invitation-only, multilingual website.

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