What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - PT position at BrightStar Care of Denton?
BrightStar Care is looking to add a PRN Physical Therapist to our team!
Join BrightStar Care of Denton, a client-centric team that prioritizes the values of honesty and serving with a passion. Our goal is to provide a “higher standard” in home health care which is one reason we have become one of the top care providers in the field. Our commitment to incorporating advanced technology has offered our employees the ability to deliver their best performance.
As a physical therapist on our team you will be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client’s needs based on physician’s orders. You will help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, and minimize discomfort or pain.
We have both full-time and PRN positions available. Work as little or as much as you would like with our highly flexible schedule.
Benefits of Joining Our Team as a Physical Therapist
- Competitive pay from $60-$65 per hour for PRN
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- GPS time and attendance technology
- Free CEUs
- Work on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Weekend and evening opportunities available
- One-to-One patient care
- Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or are in the process of becoming so
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety
- Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
- Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
- Initiate physical therapy program and instructs the other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist in the client care
- Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing
- Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Must be licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Texas
- Must adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist is preferred.
BrightStar Care of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, on the basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Salary : $60 - $65
