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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.

Full-Time or Part-Time available

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