Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Killeen
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist PT - Home Health $2,500 Sign on Bonus
Aveanna's highly skilled pediatric therapy team provides our
patients a full range of care to help them make the most of their
care or recovery. We offer our industry-leading pediatric therapy
for kids of all ages in multiple settings. We match our therapists
to their patients based on medical condition, age, location, and
acuity level. Our local office is looking for a compassionate PT in
the following area who would like to make a positive and lasting
impact in the lives of their patients.--------- Caseload Location:
Killeen, Texas Setting: Full-Time; Home Health Schedule:
Monday-Friday, No Weekends Compensation: Up to $105,000 per year
Find yourself at Aveanna! We are a leading national provider of
home health services to medically fragile children and adults, and
our mission is---to revolutionize the way homecare is
delivered,---one patient at a time. What our Therapists find at
Aveanna:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and
implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with
the medical referral and evaluation to restore or maintain
patient's wellbeing while adhering to confidentiality standards and
professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions
--- Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed
physician orders.
--- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable
patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
--- Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs,
goals, progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring
physician's Plan of Treatment.
--- Participates in coordination of services (including discharge
planning) with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians,
nurses, etc.
--- Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team
members and family.
--- Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
--- Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
--- Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional
practice and regulation. Requirements
--- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American
Physical Therapy Association approved program
--- Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in
the state of practice
--- Current CPR certification
--- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation
and compliance with policies and procedures Additional state
specific requirements:
--- Continuing Education as required by state Preferences
--- One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist
--- Pediatric experience preferred Other Skills/Abilities
--- Attention to detail
--- Time Management
--- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
--- Good organization and communication skills Physical
Requirements
--- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
--- Must be able to travel
--- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
--- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching,
twisting
--- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
--- Must have visual and hearing acuity
--- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move
equipment without assistance
--- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally
to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
--- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments
which may involve exposure to allergens and other various
conditions Other Duties
--- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid
funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements
in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and
testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate.
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Pflugerville , Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas
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