Home Health Weekend Physical Therapist

About The Role

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll deliver personalized care to patients with a wide range of diagnoses and disabilities—all within their homes. Guided by a physician’s plan of care, you will assess, treat, and consult to help patients reach their highest level of functional independence. Your work will reflect sensitivity to each individual’s age and unique needs, ensuring care is always delivered with respect and empathy.

This role calls for a skilled clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the challenges of:

• Adapting to changes in healthcare delivery systems
• Promoting strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Staying up to date with evolving treatments, technologies, and patient needs
• Managing a diverse caseload with strong time management and organization
• Delivering compassionate care despite barriers such as cognitive limitations or language differences

Patient Population Served: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior, and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.
• Completes comprehensive physical assessments and identifies a need for referral to additional appropriate clinical disciplines.
• Performs patient tests, measurements, and evaluations such as range-of-motion and manual muscle tests, functional analysis, and body-part measurements.
• Instructs patient and family in physical therapy procedures to be continued at home.
• Supervises licensed physical therapy assistants and aides.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education OR
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education OR
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Current, unencumbered (State Employed) License as a Physical Therapist required within 30 days of hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience with adults in a home health care or rehabilitation setting.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Schedule

Part-time, day shift, weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). This is a collective bargaining position.