Full Time Physical Therapist (PT) for Home Health - Longview, TX
Frontpoint Health · Highland Park, IL · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Frontpoint Health is a fast-growing home health agency dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care. We are currently hiring an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team and help patients recover safely and comfortably in their homes.
Responsibilities
- Counsels and educates patients, significant others, and staff on the care and use of wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning through various therapeutic methods including exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity.
- Applies ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and moist packs as needed.
- Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment and changes in their condition to the physician and supervising therapist.
- Instructs patients and significant others in areas of physical therapy in which they can participate and assist the patient.
- Visits patients according to the Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes timely.
- Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on a patient's condition at least every 60 days.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist.
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal/ID Shield
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Schedule
Day shift Monday to Friday. Weekend availability (optional).
Pay
Competitive pay.