Local Contract Home Health Physical Therapist - $58-63 per hour

About the role

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Home Health Physical Therapist for a 27‑week contract in Virginia Beach, VA (23464). Start date: 10/19/2026. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM (40 hours/week, 8‑hour shifts). Employment type: Local contract. Coverage area includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and surrounding communities. Mileage reimbursement is provided between patient visits. Dress code: scrubs (any color). On‑call and weekend requirements are not required. Productivity expectation: 30 points.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Complete home health admissions, recertifications, discharges, routine therapy visits, and reassessments in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver evidence‑based physical therapy interventions focused on improving strength, balance, mobility, endurance, safety, and overall functional performance.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes, and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve established goals.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, fall prevention, home safety, and disease‑specific rehabilitation strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Meet established productivity expectations while delivering exceptional patient‑centered care.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Previous Home Health experience required.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision‑making, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to work independently while managing a field‑based caseload.

Skills

• Flexible and adaptable approach to patient care and scheduling.
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and highly organized.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time‑management abilities.
• Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patient populations.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Guaranteed hours
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Cancellation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week, 8‑hour shifts).