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Home Care Physical Therapist | PRN

Peterson Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Peterson Health Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital

located in Kerrville, TX - heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information

This position is PRN working as needed by the department.

What We Offer

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What You Will Do

The Home Care Physical Therapist is a professional who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care Physical Therapist is responsible for independent management of the Home Care patient population requiring use of advanced assessment, teaching, and decision-making skills. The Home Care Physical Therapist cares for a caseload of home care patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of home care needs and developing the plan of care in collaboration with the provider, caregivers, and Home Care IDG members. The Home Care Physical Therapist provides follow up by evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and monitoring the patient and caregivers response to the plan. The Home Care Physical Therapist provides patient care based on provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and best practice. The Home Care Physical Therapist documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy. The Home Care Physical Therapist attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care Physical Therapist performs on-call responsibilities. The Home Care Physical Therapist supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Physical Therapist Assistants.

Required Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred Education

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Required Skills

Therapy skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served. Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills. Professional interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.) Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Home Care Home Base; Experience with smart phones and smart devices

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification

Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist; CPR; Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification

Advanced skills (or) certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, lymphedema etc.

Required Experience

Work (or) educational experience in the healthcare field

Preferred Experience

One year experience as a Physical Therapist in a health care setting Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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