PRN Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health North Austin, TX

Title:                                    Physical Therapist
Reports To:                     Therapy Liaison
Location:                        

Pivot Rehabilitation

Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement

Job Summary:

A Physical Therapist provides coordinated, skilled therapy care to patients of all age groups in the home health setting. The PT performs comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care in partnership with the patient and caregivers, and delivers evidence-based treatment. This role involves direct patient care, supervision of PTAs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program
• Active state license as a Physical Therapist (or multi-state PTLC license, if applicable)
• 2 years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or home health preferred
• Strong therapy skills aligned with industry standards and applicable regulations
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance
• Valid driver's license

Essential Functions:

Patient Care & Treatment
• Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS, to identify patient needs
• Develops, evaluates, and revises the plan of care in coordination with the patient, family, and physician
• Delivers treatments for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic conditions
• Supervises PTAs and HHAs per state and agency standards
• Implements and follows infection control protocols during patient care

Communication & Collaboration
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in case conferences and shares updates with clinical leadership
• Educates patients and families on therapy plans and expectations

Documentation & Compliance
• Prepares and completes documentation, clinical notes, and phone orders in a timely manner
• Ensures documentation meets regulatory, payor, and agency requirements
• Maintains compliance with clinical policies and procedures

Professional Standards & Development
• Accepts assignments consistent with professional training and competency
• Maintains current licensure and CE requirements
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and participates in QAPI activities

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel locally
• Some exposure to outdoor elements and unpleasant weather

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Requires lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and patient needs
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Continuing Education:

• Attends in-service and educational programs
• Meets continuing education requirements for state licensure

Please visit http://www.pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.