Virtual Physical Therapist at Merakey Education Autism Services

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

72.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Infection Control, Communication Skills, Therapy Treatment Planning, Professional Growth, Competency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 strive to Help Every Angel Reach Therapeutic Success. We are seeking a VIRTUAL Pediatric Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) in the DFW area. Physical Therapists Earn up to $72 per hour, with the pay structure at $18.00 per unit for up to 4 units per hour. Position Details Licensed Physical Therapist who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Evaluates physical roles and performances of patients. Provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. Essential functions: * Design and administer the therapy treatment plan. * 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. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * Health, vision, and dental insurance (multiple plan options available). * 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 2% after 1 year of employment. * Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on completed treatments and evaluations. * Holiday pay for 7 observed holidays, equivalent to 126 additional units annually. * Flexible work schedules—choose when, where, and how much you work. * Immediate medical coverage through the American Worker Plan (AWP). * Direct deposit with access to past pay stubs via the company portal. * User-friendly electronic documentation system (KanTime). * Free Care.com membership for family care services. * Mission-driven leadership and a supportive workplace culture. 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 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! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program * Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist * Current Texas Driver’s License with reliable transportation * Experience with virtual therapy

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to restore or maintain patient wellbeing.