Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - Rio Grande Valley service area

This opportunity can start as a PRN position and transition to a full-time salaried position if the candidate chooses.

Circle of Care Pediatric Home Healthcare Company is looking for individuals to fill immediate positions for a Physical Therapist to treat patients in the home, daycare or community setting as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications for PT:

• Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by The American Physical Therapy Association --or-- The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association Licensed or registered by the State of Texas
• One (1) year of experience in a home health care setting preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred

Some of the Responsibilities include:

1. Prepares an assessment of the patient's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates the same in the patient's record.

2. Assists the physician in evaluating patient's by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

3. Instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, wheelchairs, etc.).

4. Supervises the physical therapy assistant, and evaluates the effectiveness of the services furnished by reviewing the assistant's notes.

5. Participates with staff, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies.

Special Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have current auto insurance coverage
• Valid state driver's license

Our Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Yearly PTO (paid time off)
• 100% Employer paid monthly health insurance premiums (base plan-BCBS) for employee; dependent insurance available at cost to employee
• 401K
• Training
• Competitive pay; paid bi-weekly
• Opportunities for over-productivity pay
• $300 a year reimbursement for CEU's
• State License renewal reimbursement

Our Locations include El Paso, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley