PT

We are seeking a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our phenomenal team. The role involves ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation, directing therapy assistants, providing patient and caregiver education, promoting compliance with agency policies and regulations, and meeting productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs.
• Directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Home Health Aides in delivering quality patient care.
• Provides appropriate patient, family, and caregiver teaching.
• Promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services.
• Meets budgeted productivity standards and contributes to the agency’s growth.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care‑team members.
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluates equipment needs; coordinates with physicians and DME providers to obtain assistive devices.
• Advises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicable.
• Establishes and instructs patients, caretakers, or agency staff in home exercise programs, when applicable.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in the proper use of equipment and devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices.
• Accurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policy.
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed.
• Maintains communication with patients, families, and the home‑care team to ensure coordinated, cost‑effective services that meet patient goals.
• Evaluates outcomes of care through performance‑improvement activities, clinical outcomes, adverse‑event reviews, and clinical record reviews.
• Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate.
• Participates in care conferences, staff meetings, and at least quarterly in‑service programs.
• Plans for patient discharge.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist license in the state(s) of operation.
• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four‑year degree program approved by a state department of education.
• Sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.
• Minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in community or home health preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement.
• Advanced orientation and annual educational programs.
• Friendly, family‑oriented, and caring work environment.

Pay

Diverse pay system with great earning potential, including holiday, weekend, and on‑call additional pay.