Physical Therapist - Home Health

Caring for Atlanta for over 77 years, Visiting Nurse Health System is a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We pride ourselves in helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. We offer not just a job, but purpose, impact, and the chance to care deeply for people in the comfort of their homes.

About the role

Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring a Physical Therapist who brings not just clinical skill, but warmth, empathy, and a calming presence to every patient interaction. This role is more than just a job—it’s a chance to walk alongside our patients during some of life’s most meaningful moments. Whether it's recovery, daily care, or end-of-life comfort, we look for our employees to represent Visiting Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care in all aspects of their work.

We're seeking a Physical Therapist who believes physical therapy is their calling in life and understands the importance of patient care. At Visiting Nurse, we strive to ensure every patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial physical therapy assessments for home health patients
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans and discharge plans
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to create individualized care plans
• Deliver compassionate, skilled therapy, including preventative and rehabilitative techniques in the home setting
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care techniques and recovery to ensure comfort and understanding
• Document patient progress, physician orders, therapy outcomes, and maintain accurate records in compliance with regulations
• Supervise PTAs and HHAs, including conducting supervisory visits
• Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance regulations
• Drive to patient homes and work independently in the field
• Provide emotional support to patients and loved ones during challenging times

Requirements

• Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current GA Physical Therapy license
• CPR certification and valid driver's license required
• Reliable transportation and automobile insurance
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance in home health
• Strong documentation and assessment skills (e.g., OASIS, care plans, discharge planning)
• Ability to educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Competency in managing rehabilitative therapy services and patient care protocols

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Scheduled visits in Stone Mountain, GA (based out of our Dunwoody office)

Pay

Per Visit Pay Model with $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403b with Company Match

Core Values

• Respect & Integrity – We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest, and person-centered in all our actions. We value the beliefs and opinions of our diverse community of patients and employees.
• Excellence – We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate.
• Stewardship – We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to us, with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose.
• Care – We provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.