PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: Therapy 2000 is presently looking of PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST right now, this job will be designated in Texas. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. DESCRIPTION
Founded over eleven years ago, Therapy 2000 is a pediatric home healthcare agency dedicated to providing the highest quality physical, occupational and speech therapy services to children in the State of Texas. Therapy 2000 has experienced amazing growth thanks to forward thinking professionals and industry technology. The company currently has over 320 employees with six locations spread out across Texas. We are looking for an experienced PT to join our brand new Houston office. The Pediatric Physical Therapist is a qualified, licensed professional who provides, evaluates and supervises physical therapy services to patients in their home as prescribed by the attending physician. Patient visits are predominately performed in private residence for home health care agency.
DUTIES
Performs in depth patient evaluation and develops treatment plans in accordance with physician's orders Implements treatment plan, provides state of the art physical therapy services Instructs patients, their families and other members of the health team in regards to therapy procedures Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding changes in patient status to the appropriate team person Maintains patient's medical record in accordance with agency standards, completes and submits patient records in a timely manner Participates in patient care conferences, communicates with other members of the home health team to facilitate coordination of patient care Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant to accomplish the plan of treatment which was developed Participates in staff development and in-service education with the agency to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Performs all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Adheres to all rules, regulations, code of ethics, guidelines and codes in federal, state and local laws which are concerned with the practice of physical therapy. May be required to meet with supervisor, technical support personnel, staffing personnel, or other support staff as needed to maintain therapy standards and patient care. Incidental time is a part of the job responsibilities which includes, but not limited to, patient chart updates, patient notes and call logs, performance reviews, supervisory meetings, and drive time to patients home.Expectations: Expectation of 28 completed weekly visit quota for full time Expectation of 20 completed weekly visit quota for part time Expectation of a minimum four patients for PRN therapist
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited school program of physical therapy Currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas Relevant clinical experience, 1 year or more preferred Performs in depth patient evaluation and develops treatment plans in accordance with physician’s orders Implements treatment plan, provides state of the art physical therapy services Instructs patients, their families and other members of the health team in regards to therapy procedures Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding changes in patient status to the appropriate team person Maintains patient’s medical record in accordance with agency standards, completes and submits patient records in a timely manner Participates in patient care conferences, communicates with other members of the home health team to facilitate coordination of patient care Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant to accomplish the plan of treatment which was developed Participates in staff development and in-service education with the agency to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Performs all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Adheres to all rules, regulations, code of ethics, guidelines and codes in federal, state and local laws which are concerned with the practice of physical therapy. May be required to meet with supervisor, technical support personnel, staffing personnel, or other support staff as needed to maintain therapy standards and patient care. Incidental time is a part of the job responsibilities which includes, but not limited to, patient chart updates, patient notes and call logs, performance reviews, supervisory meetings, and drive time to patients home.Expectations: Expectation of 28 completed weekly visit quota for full time Expectation of 20 completed weekly visit quota for part time Expectation of a minimum four patients for PRN therapist
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