PRN Physical Therapist for Home Health, FLOWER MOUND

Company: BrightStar Care
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Come join our award-winning home health team at BrightStar Care of Flower Mound!

We are looking for a PRN Physical Therapist to work with our patients in the Flower Mound and surrounding area and who can take upwards of 9 visits per week. Under indirect supervision, this position will provide direct patient care to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in home health settings. The PT will also plan therapy programs, direct and assist patients in exercises and the use of wheelchairs & other devices, and evaluate patient progress. This position will also educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.

The responsibilities of the Physical Therapist are to:

1.) Plan therapy programs for neuromusculoskeletal patients, as prescribed by a physician, including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle testing, sensory testing, specific extremity and spinal segmental motion, biomechanical analysis of functional activities, orthotic analysis (if trained), ergonomic analysis, and other relevant assessments.

2.) Administer appropriate physical agents given physicians' protocols, patients' medical histories, and therapist's knowledge of indications and contra-indications, including electrotherapy, sound energy, heat/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, and JOBST compression.

3.) Direct and aid patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces. Perform manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization, extremity and joint mobilization, medical exercise therapy, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy. Perform therapeutic exercise, with and without equipment.

4.) Perform administrative duties including documentation of patient visits, daily, monthly, and yearly statistics.

5.) Adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises; educates parents and family members.

6.) Evaluate, record, and report on patients' progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.

7.) Share new information with staff on treatment techniques through in-service teaching and timely verbal communication.

8.) Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Attend appointments on time and manage a flexible, PRN schedule. Provide oversight to PTAs if needed.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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