Physical Therapist - Care Partners

A top-rated team of home health professionals serving the communities in which we live.

Our team includes nurses (RN, LVNs), therapists (PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs, SLPs), MSWs, HHAs, account executives and office support working together to improve our patients’ health and life. 

Apply your skills in focused one-on-one care in the patient’s home. Learn and grow as you collaborate with the team. Enjoy life balance as you set your schedule. 

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with generous matching, 7 paid holidays (mostly the major holidays) and we have 3 weeks of PTO, mileage reimbursement, CEUs and more! 

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Employment Agreement. 

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care.  This may include, but not be limited to: 
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Providing a comprehensive OASIS assessment when appropriate.  Evaluates home environment. 
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.  
• Directing physical therapy treatment. 
• Provides equipment required to increase patient function and independence. 
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. 
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy 
• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition. 
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. 
• May educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.  
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. 
• Participates in patient discharge planning.  Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy. 
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate. 
• Provides inservice education programs for nursing personnel as needed. 
• Participates in the interdisciplinary group. 
• Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 
• Participates in orientation program for home health team members. 
• Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and certified home health aides, as appropriate. 

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.  Meets personnel qualification stated in §418.114(b)(7). 
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state. 
• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.  Community/hospice experience is preferred. 
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. 
• Understands home health philosophy. 
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. 

For immediate consideration please call/Text: 657-643-3945