Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health (FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES)
The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for managing a patient caseload by assessing rehabilitation needs, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and coordinating multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure effective and timely patient care. This role requires adherence to professional standards and regulatory guidelines while providing therapy services in diverse home environments, emphasizing patient safety, communication, and quality outcomes.
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What You’ll Do
Careertakes is assisting a Confidential Client hiring for a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT). In this role you will deliver skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes and coordinate care to support safe, effective outcomes. Core responsibilities include:
- Manage an assigned patient caseload — provide timely skilled PT, complete required documentation, and follow the physician-approved plan of care.
- Collect and review clinical information from in-home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR data.
- Analyze assessment data to identify clinical issues, resources, and patients at high risk for rehospitalization or falls; escalate and coordinate care as needed.
- Prioritize care needs based on patient safety, clinical urgency, and overall care plan.
- Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation potential and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
- Implement and adjust treatment plans, provide skilled interventions, and supervise licensed PT assistants (LPTAs) and home health aides (HHAs) when applicable.
- Document clinical findings, treatment notes, monthly progress, and discharge summaries in line with agency and payer requirements.
- Communicate changes in patient status, scheduling, or orders with multidisciplinary team members, physician oversight, and branch supervision.
- Practice in accordance with the State Physical Therapy Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, Medicare guidelines, OASIS, and agency policy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or prior bachelor’s/master’s level if consistent with licensure rules where applicable).
- Current Physical Therapy license in the state where you will practice (North Carolina for this posting) or ability to obtain licensure prior to providing care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
- Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and reliable personal vehicle suitable for travel to patient homes.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical or home health setting preferred.
- Pediatric experience (1 year within the past 5 years) preferred — training may be provided by the Confidential Client where appropriate.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Regular walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
- Ability to lift and support up to 50 pounds for patient handling and equipment.
- Frequent travel to patient residences in varied home environments and weather conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection) as indicated by clinical circumstances.
- Must have intact senses necessary for patient care (sight, hearing, touch) and proficiency in English sufficient for clear patient communication.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay (source listing): $135,571 per year — actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and role specifics.
- Benefits and other compensation details are determined by the Confidential Client and may include healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and professional development; confirm specifics during the hiring process.
Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Full-Time (subject to confirmation by the Confidential Client).
- Location: Charlotte, NC — this posting is for in-person, community/home-based care within the listed geographic area.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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