The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients and implementing written physician plans of care within a home health setting. Key duties include directing treatments, instructing caregivers, and supervising physical therapy assistants.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state license. A minimum of two years of experience is required, along with current CPR certification and a reliable insured vehicle.
All County Home Health & Hospice provides positive, life‑changing care to individuals and families throughout the Greater San Antonio area.
Our team is united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture that genuinely supports the people who deliver it. ⭐ Why Home Health Nurses Choose All County At All County, our culture is built on core values that guide how we treat our patients—and each other: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Customer Second Ownership Position Summary The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
Key Responsibilities Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Community/home health experience is preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
About All County All County is part of the Pennant Group network of Home Health, Hospice, Senior Care, and Assisted Living organizations.
This partnership gives us the stability of a large healthcare family while allowing our local team the freedom to innovate and serve our community with a personal touch.
What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering clinicians.
We encourage creativity, clinical excellence, and the development of programs that truly meet the needs of our patients.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. All County Home Care and Hospice is proud to offer high quality and comprehensive care to patients in Boerne and surrounding counties.
We pride ourselves in excellent patient care.
Here you are part of our family.
We are nationally recognized as a top 100 agency on the home health side.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
