Physical Therapist – Home 13 Weeks Contract

Missoula, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Physical Therapist Home Health
Location: Missoula MT
Department: Rehabilitation Therapy Home Health
Job Type: Full-time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Position overview

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides skilled evaluation and rehabilitative interventions for patients in their homes helping them regain mobility function and safety in the community. The role requires a clinically independent PT who is comfortable with OASIS Medicare regulations and point-of-care documentation in a geographically diverse service area.

Key responsibilities

Evaluate home health patients and develop individualized evidence-based plans of care that address mobility strength balance and functional goals.
Provide direct physical therapy treatment in the home per physician orders including therapeutic exercise gait training balance training and fall-prevention strategies.
Complete OASIS Start of Care Recertification Resumption of Care and Discharge assessments accurately and on time collaborating with Quality and coding teams as needed.
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans equipment use home safety and strategies to promote independence and reduce risk of rehospitalization.
Coordinate care with physicians nurses and other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient-centered services and consistent communication.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) including completing required supervisory visits and reviewing documentation in line with regulatory and agency policies.
Maintain timely accurate point-of-care documentation using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) following agency workflows and compliance requirements.
Manage productivity expectations daily time logs and mileage records while optimizing routing and visit scheduling.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences QA/QAPI initiatives and other quality and performance improvement activities.

Required qualifications & skills

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS or higher).
Active Montana Physical Therapist license (required at or before start).
Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred ideally with adult or geriatric populations.
Prior Home Health PT experience strongly preferred including familiarity with home-based safety assessments and community mobility.
Proficiency with OASIS documentation and working knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and coverage criteria.
Valid drivers license reliable vehicle and appropriate auto insurance to travel between patient homes.
Strong communication organization and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in the field.

Core competencies

Home Health rehabilitation practice including evaluation and treatment in the home setting.
OASIS & Medicare compliance including accurate assessment coding collaboration and documentation of medical necessity and skilled need.
Care coordination and interdisciplinary communication across nursing therapy and provider teams.
Patient and family education on safety mobility and self-management strategies.
Independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving in variable home environments.
Ethical and professional practice including respect for patient autonomy privacy and cultural considerations.

Job Title: Physical Therapist Home Health Location: Missoula MT Department: Rehabilitation Therapy Home Health Job Type: Full-time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Position overview The Home Health Physical Therapist provides skilled evaluation and rehabilitative interventions f...

Job Title: Physical Therapist Home Health
Location: Missoula MT
Department: Rehabilitation Therapy Home Health
Job Type: Full-time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Position overview

Key responsibilities

Evaluate home health patients and develop individualized evidence-based plans of care that address mobility strength balance and functional goals.
Provide direct physical therapy treatment in the home per physician orders including therapeutic exercise gait training balance training and fall-prevention strategies.
Complete OASIS Start of Care Recertification Resumption of Care and Discharge assessments accurately and on time collaborating with Quality and coding teams as needed.
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans equipment use home safety and strategies to promote independence and reduce risk of rehospitalization.
Coordinate care with physicians nurses and other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient-centered services and consistent communication.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) including completing required supervisory visits and reviewing documentation in line with regulatory and agency policies.
Maintain timely accurate point-of-care documentation using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) following agency workflows and compliance requirements.
Manage productivity expectations daily time logs and mileage records while optimizing routing and visit scheduling.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences QA/QAPI initiatives and other quality and performance improvement activities.

Required qualifications & skills

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS or higher).
Active Montana Physical Therapist license (required at or before start).
Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred ideally with adult or geriatric populations.
Prior Home Health PT experience strongly preferred including familiarity with home-based safety assessments and community mobility.
Proficiency with OASIS documentation and working knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and coverage criteria.
Valid drivers license reliable vehicle and appropriate auto insurance to travel between patient homes.
Strong communication organization and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in the field.

Core competencies

Home Health rehabilitation practice including evaluation and treatment in the home setting.
OASIS & Medicare compliance including accurate assessment coding collaboration and documentation of medical necessity and skilled need.
Care coordination and interdisciplinary communication across nursing therapy and provider teams.
Patient and family education on safety mobility and self-management strategies.
Independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving in variable home environments.
Ethical and professional practice including respect for patient autonomy privacy and cultural considerations.