What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Physical Therapist (PT) for Home Health - Longview, TX position at Frontpoint Health?
Home Health - Full Time Physical Therapist
Highland Park Senior Care
Hiring in: Longview, TX 75601
About Us
Frontpoint Health is a fast-growing home health agency committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care. We're currently seeking experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team and help patients recover safely and comfortably in their homes.
What you will do
We look forward to connecting with you.
Highland Park Senior Care
Hiring in: Longview, TX 75601
About Us
Frontpoint Health is a fast-growing home health agency committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care. We're currently seeking experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team and help patients recover safely and comfortably in their homes.
What you will do
- Conducts patient assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests
- Assist in the development of the Plan of Care
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education; as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training
- Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity
- Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist packs
- Observes, records, and reports to the physician and the supervising therapist the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s conditions.
- Instructs patients, 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.
- Visits patients according to the Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes timely.
- Attends all education and in-services as required.
- Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on a patient's condition at least every 60 days.
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- 401(k)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal/ID Shield
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Education and Learning Opportunities
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability (optional)
- Full-Time or Part-Time available
- Competitive pay
- Flexible work-life balance
- Growth opportunities
- Dedicated clinical support
- Make a meaningful impact - every day
We look forward to connecting with you.