Physical Therapist FT/ PRN West San Antonio

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

We are looking for Fulltime and PRN registered professionals who provide coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.  Seeking candidate with weekend availability and OASIS experience.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program. 

Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver License, and current CPR.

Attributes:

• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment.
• Ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner with an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, push, pull, and heavy lifting.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.

Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires. 
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients 
• Assist/instruct patient/ family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs. 
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data. OASIS experience required.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. 
• Must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

Job Types:

• PRN
• Weekend

Medical Specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Weekend 
• on call

Experience/Skills Requirements:

• two years' experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Work Location:

• multiple locations
• most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences.

Job Type:  Fulltime, PRN, Weekends

Salary:
$90 Evals, up to $150.00 Start of Care
Paid per visit.

Benefits (fulltime employees):

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Texas Licensed Physical Therapy (Required)

Work Location: In person

Sign On Bonus 1K for FT position