Physical Therapist

Home Health Physical Therapist - PT
Role Summary

Are you a compassionate clinical professional who excels at restoring mobility and enhancing patient quality of life? We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed, goal-oriented care in accordance with physician plans of care and professional standards!

In this key role reporting to the Director of Professional Services, you will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, design individualized treatment programs, and perform skilled restorative therapies. Working closely with a collaborative team, you will educate patients and families, supervise therapy assistants and aides, and manage care outcomes. If you thrive in a patient-centered environment where your clinical expertise directly empowers individuals to regain functional independence, this opportunity offers a deeply fulfilling path for your physical therapy career!

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including OASIS assessments at designated time points, and evaluate overall care outcomes.

Maintain a daily caseload expectation of approximately six (6) patient visits per day within a designated 60-mile travel radius.

Participate in the development and implementation of patient plans of care in direct communication with attending physicians.

Deliver skilled restorative treatments to reduce pain and restore or maintain physical function, including gait training, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, prosthetic training, balance/coordination exercises, and cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Perform range-of-motion (ROM) testing using a goniometer and utilize therapeutic modalities such as moist heat, portable whirlpools, or paraffin baths as prescribed.

Instruct, establish, and supervise individualized home exercise programs and provide home safety instruction to patients and families.

Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Nursing Aides, and Home Health Aides in delivering patient care, performing supervisory visits as required.

Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to coordinate care, exchange patient updates, problem-solve, and receive ongoing staff education.

Provide clinical instruction and educational guidance to patients, family members, and team members.

Accept direction from the Director of Professional Services, Patient Care Coordinator, or Rehabilitation Supervisor.

Quality, Compliance & Administration

Document all care accurately using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) and submit clinical paperwork in a timely manner to maintain precise patient medical records.

Apply agency policies and procedures alongside federal, state, and certifying regulatory guidelines in all care delivery.

Participate in agency Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives as assigned.

Support organizational growth and resource efficiency by responsibly managing agency assets and educating the community about available services.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Credentials

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Licensure: Current, unencumbered Physical Therapist license in good standing with the state Board of practice.

Credentials: Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Clinical Competencies & Technical Skills

Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience and proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) Electronic Medical Record system (Required).

Specialized Knowledge: Solid understanding of physical therapy principles, concepts, and methodologies appropriate for terminally ill and complex patient care.

Patient Management: Knowledge and experience in bedside care, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.

Interpersonal & Decision-Making: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to build strong rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.

Desired Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year or more of work experience as a Physical Therapist within a multidisciplinary healthcare or home health setting.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time Field-Based Position.

Work Setting: Home Health / Field Setting (Requires travel within a 60-mile radius; estimated caseload of 6 patients per day).

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No on-call duties required).