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Job DescriptionBenefits: As a Home Health Occupational Therapist , you will: • Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives., • Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patients level of function., • Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment., • Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures., • Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole., • Consult with other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients., • Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members., • Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs., • Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team., • Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community., • Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings., • Coordinate/oversee/supervise/instruct and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services., • Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered., • Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented., • Required Skills, • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program, • A minimum of six months occupational therapy experience preferred, • Home Health experience a plus, • Current and unrestricted OT licensure, • Current CPR certification, • Good organizational and communicationJob Type: Contract Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour Benefits: • Referral programMedical specialties:, • Geriatrics, • Home HealthRole characteristics:, • On the roadSchedule:, • Choose your own hoursWork setting:, • In-personAbility to Relocate:, • Huntsville, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Job Description Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director 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 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. They 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., • 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference., • 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 of patient., • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy., • Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed., • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations., • Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization., 2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable., 3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experienced preferred. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills., 2. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification., 3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director 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 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. They 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., • 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference., • 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 of patient., • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy., • Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed., • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations., • Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization., 2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable., 3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experienced preferred. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills., 2. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification., 3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director 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 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. They 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., • 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference., • 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 of patient., • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy., • Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed., • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations., • Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization., 2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable., 3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experienced preferred. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills., 2. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification., 3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.