Physical Therapist_Pediatric Home Health_Killeen - Circle of Care Therapy

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

This opportunity offers flexibility, as we are able to accommodate an existing job if PRN is the goal or begin as a full-time opportunity if benefits and salary are what you are looking for.

We utilize an excellent Electronic Medical Records system for documentation, as well as admission paperwork. The corporate office (located in San Antonio, TX) offers 100% support for our therapists, whether it is scheduling, contacting parents, etc. The therapist can be completely autonomous or rely upon the office for support - you make the call. Our Administrator is a treating therapist, so the mindset of the agency is to make every effort to provide the needed support to ensure the therapists are able to provide the best possible care for our patients...patient care is very important and our therapists are extremely respected and appreciated for their clinical excellence and professional approach in addressing each patient's needs.

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

Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Up to 10 PTO (paid time off) days a year
• 100% Employer paid monthly medical insurance base premiums for employee; dependent insurance available at reduced group 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, Ft Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Killeen, Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas