Full Time - Physical Therapist - PT - Junction, TX at Jobisite / America Jobs

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Full Time - Physical Therapist - PT - Junction, TX

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Home Health - Full Time HHA Physical Therapist
Hill Country Preferred Senior Care
Location: Junction, TX 76849

Job Summary:

The Home Heal - 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.

Responsibilities:
1. Conducts patient assessments and assists the physician in
evaluation the level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic functional ability tests.
2. Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.
3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise,
muscle re-education; as well as gait, functional, ADL,
transfer, and prosthetic training.
4. Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore
function; and maintain maximum functioning using means
such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and
electricity.
5. Makes use of ultra violet and infrared lamps, diathermy,
ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist
packs.
6. Observes, records, and reports to the physician the
patients response to treatment and changes in the
patients condition.
7. Instructs patient, significant others, and staff in the care
and use of wheelchairs, prosthetic, and orthopedic
devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can
participate and assist the patient.
8. Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a
progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes
to the agency on an at least weekly basis.
8. Participates in staff conferences and committees as
necessary.
9. Attends all education and in services as required.
10. Prepares a written discharge summary and a written
summary report on patients condition at least every 60
days.

Requirements:
1. Current state license as a Physical Therapist
2. Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association
approved physical therapy program.
3. Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Excellent time management and organizational skills
7. Current drivers license; with current automobile insurance.

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