Physical Therapist PT
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Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health
Asheville / Macon County North Carolina
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital (Home Health Division)
Contract Duration: Jan 08 2026 Apr 09 2026 (13 Weeks)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1907.84
Schedule: 7:30 AM 6:00 PM 40 hrs/week
Position Overview
We are hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to provide patient-centered care in home settings across Macon County NC.
This role involves delivering therapy directly in patients homes focusing on restoring mobility improving function and supporting independenceprimarily in geriatric and post-acute populations.
Work Setting
- Setting: Home Health (patient homes ALF)
- Coverage Area: Macon County NC
- EMR: Cerner
- Team: PT PTA OT RN CNA Social Workers
Key Responsibilities
Evaluation & Assessment
- Perform comprehensive home health assessments
- Complete OASIS documentation (required)
- Evaluate mobility strength and functional limitations
Treatment & Care Planning
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Provide:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Gait and balance training
- Functional mobility training
- Treat conditions such as:
- Post-surgical (THA/TKA)
- Chronic illness
- Geriatric mobility limitations
Patient Management
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans
- Provide patient and caregiver education
- Ensure continuity of care
Team Collaboration
- Supervise PTA services
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team
- Participate in care planning discussions
Documentation
- Maintain accurate timely clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Schedule & Workload
- Monday Friday (primary schedule)
- Office hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
- Approx. 6 patient visits/day
- Weekend coverage: Occasional only (not routine)
Requirements
Must Have
Active North Carolina PT License
Home Health experience
OASIS documentation experience (MANDATORY)
BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred
Knowledge of PDGM model
Geriatric care experience
Strong patient communication skills
Key Skills
- Independent patient management
- Strong assessment and decision-making
- Communication & rapport building
- Time and travel management
Work Environment & Culture
- Patient-first community-based care
- Friendly collaborative team
- High independence and autonomy
Why This Assignment
Autonomy in patient care
Diverse caseload (geriatrics post-acute)
No routine weekends
Great for experienced Home Health PTs
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced Home Health PT
- Comfortable working independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organized and efficient with documentation
SCREENING CHECK HOME HEALTH PT
Must Have
- NC PT License
- Home Health experience
- OASIS experience
- BLS
