Per Diem Safe Strides (Balance Dysfunction) Physical Therapist

The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Gentiva is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers a unique employment package for therapists that includes comprehensive benefits, a flexible schedule and unprecedented opportunities for growth and specialization. At Gentiva, you can be part of the groundbreaking specialty program that is revolutionizing the treatment of vestibular disorders and balance dysfunction: Gentiva Safe Strides. Led by physical therapists, this unique program offers a one-of-a-kind career challenge, specialized training and career advancement opportunities. As a Physical Therapist with Gentiva Safe Strides, you will: *Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and record findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives. *Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results. *Confer with physician and other team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment. *Integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient's healthcare and training needs in accordance with physician's orders. Participate in family education meetings. Qualifications *Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and/or the American Physical Therapy Association) and meet any additional qualifications as stated in state homecare regulations. *Six months of experience *Current licensure/certification in the state of practice and current CPR certification *Good organizational and communications skills *Ability to function with minimal supervision expect more from Gentiva We give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for a Gentiva company, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why we're the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented clinicians. *Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Address: Houston, TX 77001