Physical Therapist, (PT)

Role: Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description:

We’re looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our home health physical therapists collaborate to provide management and delivery of patient care plans. We are consistently named a Top Workplace by our employees and genuinely care where you are in your career path.

Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' physical condition, mobility, strength, balance, posture, and range of motion.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Perform therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation.
• Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction when appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, posture, body mechanics, and self-management techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Assist patients in regaining mobility following surgery, injury, stroke, or illness.
• Recommend assistive devices such as walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, or orthotics and provide training on their use.
• Assess fall risk and implement interventions to improve safety and reduce injury.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, ethical standards, infection control, and patient privacy requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation aides as permitted by state regulations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices through continuing education and professional development.
  Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, 1 weekend per month, and 2 holidays per year.