Physical Therapist - Home Health - Part Time
Job Description
Join Our Organization – Where Your Passion Makes a Difference!
Are you seeking a career that combines compassion with purpose? At our organization, we are more than just a provider of home health and hospice services—we are a community that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
About Us
Established in 2021, our organization has rapidly become a prominent provider of home health and hospice services, boasting over 100 locations nationwide. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team, which is essential for delivering outstanding patient care.
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Harmony – Experience the perfect blend of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you will benefit from the stability of a consistent role while having the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to create a meaningful impact while still prioritizing what matters most at home. With an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off annually, you will have the chance to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to excel.
Make a Positive Difference – Assist patients and families in navigating their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
Flourish in a Supportive Environment – Collaborate with a team that genuinely cares and invests in your success.
Advance Your Career – Take advantage of comprehensive training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Be recognized for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that reflects your true value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being, providing the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both professionally and personally. We celebrate achievements at every level, offering meaningful recognition for individual contributions and team successes.
Health & Wellness Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Identity Theft Protection
Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Join our organization and discover a workplace that invests in your growth every step of the way!
Job Overview
At our organization, team members transform lives and instill hope through genuine care. As a Hospice Physical Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver therapy services aimed at maintaining comfort, function, and quality of life—not active rehabilitation. You will guide patients and caregivers through supportive techniques, safe mobility, and meaningful education to promote dignity and ease during the end-of-life journey. Every interaction reflects our core values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s care plan and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; contribute to the development of the comprehensive care plan.
- Evaluate the home environment to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer abilities, focusing on comfort rather than rehabilitation.
- Direct physical therapy treatments and educate patients/families on the use and maintenance of therapeutic devices.
- Identify and prioritize therapy needs, reporting patient responses or changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiate the therapy program and instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on therapy techniques and care objectives.
- Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when applicable.
- Recognize the need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
- Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.
Communication & Documentation
- Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress summaries, and discharge summaries in accordance with organizational policy.
- Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Engage in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support coordinated hospice care.
Additional Duties
- Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel as needed.
- Participate in peer consultation and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the sole skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care biweekly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the relevant state.
- Two years of relevant experience preferred; experience in home health or community settings is advantageous.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational abilities.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license with an insured vehicle that meets organizational standards.
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