Physical Therapist- Home Health (PRN)

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct initial physical therapy evaluations in patient homes including comprehensive functional assessments range of motion strength balance transfer ability gait pain and home environment safety.

• Establish measurable goal-oriented Plans of Care (POC) tailored to patient needs and physician orders.

• Perform timely Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) comprehensive assessments (start of care re-certifications discharges) in compliance with CMS guidelines.

• Re-evaluate patient progress regularly and modify treatment goals or treatment frequency as clinical condition indicates.

Direct Patient Care & Intervention

• Administer therapeutic exercises gait and transfer training balance activities neuromuscular re-education and manual therapy techniques.

• Assess safety and recommend appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) assistive devices (walkers canes wheelchairs) and home modifications (grab bars ramp access).

• Educate patients family members and primary caregivers on home exercise programs (HEPs) body mechanics fall prevention and safety strategies.

Documentation & Coordination

• Complete clinical documentation (evaluations daily visit notes discharge summaries OASIS data) within agency-mandated timeframes (typically within 24 to 48 hours).

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians registered nurses (RNs) occupational therapists (OTs) speech-language pathologists (SLPs) medical social workers (MSWs) and home health aides.

• Participate in case conferences care coordination meetings and clinical quality reviews.

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state licensing standards and agency supervision guidelines.

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelors Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy / DPT degree).

• Licensure: Current unencumbered Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.

• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

• Experience: 1 years of physical therapy experience required; home health or acute care/rehab experience preferred. Working knowledge of OASIS documentation standards preferred.

• Transportation: Valid drivers license reliable personal vehicle and active auto insurance.

Additional Information :

Criminal Background checks performed on all employees and applicants. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time