Licensed Physical Therapist

Position Summary Quality Healthcare Group Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled, evidence-based therapy services to adults with medical, neurological, and/or intellectual/developmental needs in home and residential settings. The PT will evaluate functional mobility, design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life. This role is designed to be competitive with leading regional home health employers and offers flexible scheduling, autonomy in clinical decision-making, and opportunities for program development and leadership. Evaluation & Plan of Care Perform initial comprehensive PT evaluation including functional mobility, fall risk, strength, balance, pain, safety, and home environment assessment. Establish measurable functional goals and a time-limited plan of care consistent with physician orders. Ensure therapy services meet skilled need criteria (clinical judgment required, not safely performable by untrained personnel). Participate in OASIS data collection when required by agency policy. Submit plan of care for physician certification and recertification as required. Skilled Intervention Provide evidence-based skilled therapy such as: gait training and transfer training therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education balance and fall-prevention interventions pain management and mobility restoration prosthetic/orthotic and assistive device training Instruct patient and caregivers in home exercise programs and safety strategies, documenting patient response and carryover. Reassessment & Medical Necessity Conduct periodic reassessments per Medicare timing rules. Document progress toward functional goals and justify continuation or discharge. Identify when services are no longer skilled or medically necessary and initiate discharge planning. Documentation & Compliance Complete timely, defensible documentation supporting: skilled need homebound status (when applicable) functional improvement or maintenance rationale objective outcome measures Maintain compliance with: Medicare billing rules CMS documentation standards agency QA and audit protocols Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary coordination. Required Qualifications Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license in good standing. CPR certification. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community visits. Ability to work independently in home/community environments. Preferred Qualifications (Highly Competitive Candidates) Experience with Axxess or AloraPLUS Experience in home health, geriatrics, neuro rehab, or IDD/TBI populations. Prior experience training caregivers or residential staff. Bilingual skills a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quality Healthcare Group, Inc.