Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - Contingent

Join our team at Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency proudly serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. We are Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care. Our agency is led by registered nurses (RNs) who actively collaborate with our dedicated team, fostering a supportive and professional environment.

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our team as home health / home care PTs. This contingent role offers a great opportunity for those looking to start with flexible hours and transition into a full-time or part-time caseload over time.

Pay

• Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
• Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit
• Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
• Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
• Orientation and In-Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
• Non-taxed mileage reimbursement at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day

Benefits

• 401K with 4% match and immediate vesting (eligible after one year of employment)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid weekday holidays
• Non-taxed mileage reimbursement
• Group health insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
• Assists the physician in assessing the patient’s functional level by applying appropriate tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care, including OASIS assessments and goal setting as appropriate.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance, using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.
• Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and other staff involved.
• Instructs and advises patient, family, and other health team personnel, including when appropriate, the physical therapy assistant and home health aides, in the phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the patient.
• Instructs all of the above in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
• Teaches and promotes disease prevention and injury management for eventual patient and caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active Michigan Physical Therapy license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Home health care experience preferred

Schedule

• Home visits and office meetings as indicated
• Must participate in necessary in-service programs
• Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance