Homecare Physical therapist

Position Overview:
A Home Health Physical Therapist delivers rehabilitation services directly in patients homes helping individuals regain strength mobility and independence after illness injury surgery or due to chronic conditions. This role emphasizes individualized care in real-world living environments and requires strong clinical skills independence and flexibility.

Primary Duties:

• Perform in-home physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and home environment
• Provide hands-on therapy therapeutic exercise programs gait and balance training and functional mobility work
• Assess safety risks in the home and recommend adaptive equipment or modifications
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe movement recovery strategies and home exercise programs
• Track patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly
• Maintain timely accurate documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with physicians nurses occupational therapists and other care team members
• Travel to patient residences within assigned service areas

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid drivers license and dependable transportation
• Prior home health experience preferred but not required

Key Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication with patients families and healthcare teams
• Time management and organizational skills for managing multiple cases
• Adaptability to diverse home environments and patient conditions
• Compassionate patient-centered approach to care

Work Conditions:

• Daily travel to patient homes
• Variable home environments (stairs limited space mobility challenges)
• Flexible scheduling with potential for weekdays evenings or weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist patients with transfers walking and mobility tasks
• Frequent standing bending and light-to-moderate lifting
• Ability to safely navigate various home settings

Goal of the Role:
To improve patients functional independence safety and quality of life by delivering high-quality personalized physical therapy in the home setting.