About this opportunity
Halcyon Home LLC lists this Home Health Physical Therapist Weekends opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health Physical Therapist Weekends
Halcyon Home LLC Austin, Texas, United States
About this position
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Field PT Weekends to support our growing geriatric home health population in Austin, TX and the surrounding area. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.
Are you a Registered PT with a heart for seniors and a passion for making a real difference at end of life?
Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?
Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?
Are you a dedicated PT with Home Health experience (or experience in a related field and a desire to learn about home health care) and a true passion for providing comfort and dignity to patients and their family members?
Are you a team player who thrives in a supportive environment?
If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful!
About Us
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas‑owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work in Austin.
Key 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.
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.
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.
Salary Information
$50 - $150 Hourly Wage
Requirements
Current PT license
Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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