Physical Therapist - Home Health

Home Health Physical TherapistPride Health is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist to support our client's home health program in Hickory, NC 28601.Job title: Physical TherapistShift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - FridayLocation: Hickory, NC 28601. Coverage Areas: Burke and CaldwellJob Type: ContractContract Length: 3 months (possible extension or conversion)Pay Range: $52/HR- $56/HR *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.Duties:Conduct patient evaluations assessing mobility, strength, balance, gait, pain, and functional limitations.Assess home environment for safety risks and fall hazards.Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and visit frequency.Complete required documentation including OASIS and physician orders.Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility training.Assist patients with transfers, stair navigation, and use of assistive devices.Support daily living activities such as bed mobility and home safety tasks.Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical response.Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safety techniques.Train caregivers on proper mobility and transfer assistance.Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.Participate in discharge planning and recommend ongoing care or services.Requirements:Master's (MPT) or Doctorate (DPT) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.Home Health experience required.Strong experience with OASIS documentation.Certification(s): Active Physical Therapist license (state-specific), MPT or DPT.Additional Requirements:Ability to travel daily to patient homes within assigned territory (50 miles radius).Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Comfortable working in home-based care environments.Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.