Physical Therapist - Home Health

Physical Therapist Opportunity in Russellville, KY

Pride Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to support our client's patients in Russellville, KY, with coverage in Logan and Todd Counties. This is a 13-week assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Name: Home Health Physical Therapist

Contract type: Contract

Location: Russellville, KY (Coverage Area: Logan and Todd Counties)

Duration: 13-week Contract (Possibilities of extension)

Pay rate: $60 - $70/hr. On W2 (Negotiable - Pay Rate is based on experience)

Schedule: Mon Fri (5 days/wk.) from 8 AM to 4:30 PM (32 hrs. guaranteed)

On Call/ weekend Requirement: No

Mileage: Reimbursement provided (from first patient to last patient)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform comprehensive OASIS assessments using HCHB (Homecare Homebase), including Start of Care (SOC), recertification, 30-day reassessments, and discharge evaluations in accordance with physician orders and agency protocols.
2. Conduct skilled physical therapy evaluations assessing strength, mobility, balance, pain, gait, and functional limitations to develop individualized Plans of Care (POC).
3. Provide skilled physical therapy interventions during routine and follow-up (revisit) appointments to maximize patient independence and functional outcomes.
4. Perform re-evaluations to assess patient progress, modify treatment plans, and update functional goals as clinically appropriate.
5. Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), ensuring delegated treatments are completed appropriately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
6. Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safety techniques, mobility training, and disease management strategies.
7. Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
8. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation within HCHB in accordance with Medicare, OASIS, and organizational standards.
9. Conduct discharge visits including final assessments, patient/caregiver education, and transition planning to support safe continuation of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (master's or higher).
• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in West Virginia.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (home health experience/ HCHB required).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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 the 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.