What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy position at BrightStar Care of Kingwood/Humble TX?
Job Description
Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT)
Summary :
Come join BrightStar Care of Kingwood / Humble!!! We are a client-centric team that holds value in quality care and serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar Care to the top of Home Health care and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people's live for the better. Our commitment to incorporating advance technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. The Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician's orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, and minimize pain or discomfort. Work as much or as little as you want, with our highly flexible schedule.
Benefits :
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Flexible Schedule
Referral Bonus
GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information
Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
One to one patient care
We are Joint Commission accredited
Every agency is independently owned and operated.
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 other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with 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
Graduated with a master's or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and / or state examination required by the state
State licensure in state where care is being provided
Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community / home health is preferred
Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
