Physical Therapist

Company: The Brixton at Horseshoe Bay
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Must be willing to drive to Horseshoe Bay for work; or relocate to Horseshoe Bay.

About us

The Brixton at Horseshoe Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in the heart of The Hill Country. Our goal is to provide compassionate and personalized care while integrating all disciplines of therapy to increase and improve the quality of life of those we serve.

Purpose: Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum.

Prior experience in skilled nursing therapy preferred but not required.

Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in Texas.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.

Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.

Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.

Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.

Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.

Supports and participates in department operations and development.

Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.

Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients.

Educates staff, other healthcare professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.

Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.

Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor

Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.

Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

Confers with Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.

Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.

Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.

Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $54.00 - $59.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Orthopedics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Keywords: The Brixton at Horseshoe Bay, Austin , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Austin, Texas