PRN Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Company: LifeCare Home Health
Location: Kerrville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Physical Therapist,
Home Health Coverage Area: Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Bandera
Physical Therapist Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving
Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing,
therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty
services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe : Less charting, more
caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible
schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education &
recognition programs Supportive, family-like team culture Make a
difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance.
Apply today and grow with us! General Summary: Provide coordinated
care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates
client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans
organize and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the
medical referral and their evaluation. Patient Population : Has
contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting;
understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting
with patients in all populations. Essential Functions: 1. Promote
/exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times. 2.
Perform clinical assessments; identifies patient needs and
appropriateness of client. 3. Document, prepare/revise and complete
a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other
clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. 4. Apply
concepts of infection control and universal precaution in
coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both
client and staff (OSHA). 5. Plan and provide appropriate treatment
for neuro-muscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on
medical referral and therapy assessment. 6. Assist/instruct
client/family in transfer techniques appropriate to client
abilities. Instruct on use of equipment. 7. Provides effective
communication to clients, their families, team members, and other
health care professionals. Regular participation in Case
Conference/Team Meetings. 8. Monitors assigned cases to ensure
compliance with the requirements of third-party payers. 9.
Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure
compliance with company policy. 10. Demonstrates commitment and
professional growth by participating in in-service programs and
maintaining/improving competency. 11. Meet mandatory continuing
education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. This
description is a general statement of required essential functions
performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude
other duties as assigned. Supervision: N/A Experience:
Requirements: Experience: Two (2) years experience as a PT in a
clinical care setting. Preferred, Home health experience. Skills:
Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of
practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If
required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and
comprehend English. Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical
Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved
program. Licensure/Certification: Current driver’s license in good
standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their
driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance. Current State
professional license as a PT in any/all applicable states. Current
CPR On-going employment as a PT always requires maintenance of a
valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in and
a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee
to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking required. The
ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines
and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources
under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized
psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual
dexterity. Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in patient’s
home in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood borne
pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Some exposure to
unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally
and work a flexible schedule.
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