Physical Therapist, Home Health

Appcast

$93K — $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited PT program
  • Licensed/registered in Texas as a Physical Therapist
  • Minimum of one year current experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Experience under supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist
  • Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient’s physical functioning
  • Discuss evaluations with physicians and establish care plans with patient input
  • Carry out prescribed treatments and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Establish home exercise programs and document instructions
  • Observe and report changes in the patient’s functioning to the care team
  • Maintain documentation per Agency policy
  • Conduct oneself professionally in all situations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off including holidays and volunteer time
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and other wellness support opportunities
Full Job Description
Professional member of patient’s treatment who evaluates, assesses, and delivers services according to a written plan of treatment established by a physician. Provides supervision for all services rendered by Physical Therapy Assistants. Evaluations are performed by peers.

Duties of the Registered Physical Therapist include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, which may include OASIS data elements to evaluate patient’s level of physical functioning and need for physical therapy services.

  • Discuss evaluation with physician, seek input from patient/caregiver, establish a plan of care to assist patient meet maximum rehabilitation potential.

  • Carry out prescribed treatments; and /or supervise PTA in carrying out PT program.

  • Establish/instruct in home exercise program (HEP); document instructions on visit notes.

  • Observe and report to physician pertinent changes in the patient’s level of functioning. Communicate changes to other team members involved in the patient’s care.

  • Maintain appropriate documentation of all services as per Agency policy.

  • Conduct self-in professional manner at all times and in all situations.

  • Provide Agency with all required evidence, including copy of license/registration, to allow Agency to verify experience.

  • Accept only those assignments for which qualified.

  • Comply with all State, Federal, Local and Agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Maintain all patient/Agency information in strictest confidence.

  • Adhere to all policies and procedures including HIPPA.


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Required Qualifications

Regulatory Requirements:

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from accredited PT program by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

  • Licensed/registered in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist.

  • Minimum of one-year current experience as Physical Therapist.

  • Currently licensed in the State of Texas.

  • At least one year of experience under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist

  • This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per year


 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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