Job Description
Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care. Shift Information: This position is PRN working as needed by the department. What we offer: Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The Home Care Physical Therapist is a professional who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care Physical Therapist is responsible for independent management of the Home Care patient population requiring use of advanced assessment, teaching, and decision-making skills. The Home Care Physical Therapist cares for a caseload of home care patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of home care needs and developing the plan of care in collaboration with the provider, caregivers, and Home Care IDG members. The Home Care Physical Therapist provides follow up by evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and monitoring the patient and caregivers response to the plan. The Home Care Physical Therapist provides patient care based on provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and best practice. The Home Care Physical Therapist documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy. The Home Care Physical Therapist attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care Physical Therapist performs on-call responsibilities. The Home Care Physical Therapist supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Physical Therapist Assistants. Required Education: Master’s degree in Physical Therapy Preferred Education: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy Required Skills: Therapy skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served. Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills. Professional interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.) Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously. Preferred Skills: Experience with Home Care Home Base; Experience with smart phones and smart devices Required Licensure/Registration/Certification: Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist; CPR; Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification: Advanced skills (or) certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, lymphedema etc. Required Experience: Work (or) educational experience in the healthcare field Preferred Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapist in a health care setting