Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Small Hands Big Hearts, a Merakey Company, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking is seeking a Pediatric Home Health Physical Therapist AND Physical Therapist Assistants in the Arlington, TX area.

Position Details

A registered professional who provides Physical Therapy within the home setting working with children. Plans coordinated care to patients. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Essential functions:

• Design and administers the therapy treatment plan as developed by the Therapist Supervisor.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Physical Therapists earn $18.00 per unit (unit typically 15 mins). Approximately $50-$72 per hour.

Physical Therapist Assistants earn $12.50 per unit (unit typically 15 mins). Approximately $37.50-$50 per hour.

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonus

To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at:

Requisition number: 87194

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

EEO Statement

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of therapy discipline.
• Licensure: Current Texas State Therapy License and a Current Driver's License.
• Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Works in a patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
• Proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel locally.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.