Home Health PT Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Home Health Physical Therapy Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the delivery of physical therapy services within a Medicare-certified home healthcare agency. This position ensures therapy services meet clinical quality standards, comply with all CMS regulations, and support patient recovery and independence at home. The manager leads a team of physical therapists and therapy assistants, ensuring optimal coordination of care and consistent regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Oversight and Compliance

Direct the delivery of physical therapy services in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), CMS guidelines, and agency policies.

Review and approve patient evaluations, plans of care (POCs), and re-certifications for clinical accuracy, timeliness, and documentation standards.

Ensure therapy documentation supports medical necessity and meets audit-readiness criteria for Medicare and third-party payers.

Serve as a clinical resource for therapy staff on CMS updates, OASIS requirements, and patient-centered outcomes.

Team Leadership and Supervision

Supervise and mentor physical therapists, PTAs, and contracted therapy personnel.

Coordinate caseload assignments to balance clinician workload and ensure geographic efficiency.

Provide onboarding, skills assessment, performance evaluation, and ongoing education for therapy staff.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Participate in care coordination conferences and interdisciplinary case discussions.

Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work to deliver integrated care.

Ensure continuity of care during start-of-care (SOC), recertifications, transfers, and discharge planning.

Quality Assurance and Program Development

Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs by analyzing clinical outcomes, adverse events, and documentation trends.

Identify opportunities for clinical improvement and staff development through audits and data review.

Assist in developing policies and workflows to enhance care quality and regulatory readiness.

Administrative and Operational Duties

Contribute to department budgeting, productivity tracking, and Medicare utilization review.

Ensure timely submission of documentation to support billing cycles and reduce payment delays or denials.

Monitor and ensure therapists meet deadlines for OASIS assessments, care plan updates, and re-evaluations.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or DPT).

Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of [Insert State].

CPR/BLS certification required.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in home health physical therapy, including Medicare patients.

Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Strong knowledge of Medicare billing rules, OASIS-E, Plan of Care requirements, and CMS audit preparation.

Skills

Proven leadership, mentoring, and staff development abilities.

Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Homecare Homebase, Kinnser, WellSky).

Understanding of PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) and therapy contribution to reimbursement.

Excellent communication, critical thinking, and clinical documentation skills.

Working Conditions

Hybrid of office and field responsibilities.

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Some evening or weekend work may be required based on patient or agency needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, based on experience and credentials.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Mileage reimbursement.

Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave.

Continuing education and professional development support.