About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for Home Health care. As a key clinician you will manage an assigned caseload, deliver patient-centered therapy in the home setting, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to achieve safe, measurable outcomes.

• Manage daily patient caseload and visits to meet the established plan of care and physician orders
• Perform comprehensive home assessments and collect data from in-person visits, telephonic contacts, and the EMR
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care with short- and long-term, measurable goals
• Identify high-risk patients (re-hospitalization, falls, high resource utilization) and coordinate interventions to mitigate risk
• Supervise and collaborate with LPTAs and home health aides as applicable
• Document visit notes, monthly progress, and discharge summaries in compliance with Medicare, OASIS, and agency requirements
• Communicate care changes and patient status with physicians, case managers, and branch leadership
• Practice in accordance with the State Physical Therapy Practice Act and applicable accreditation and regulatory guidelines

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Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or equivalent per current state licensure rules)
• Current Physical Therapy license for the state of practice (North Carolina) — must be licensed in the state where you work
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
• Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and reliable personal vehicle for home visits
• Ability to lift and support up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks required for patient care
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and the ability to work independently in patients’ homes

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical or home health setting preferred
• Pediatric experience within the last 5 years is a plus (training may be provided)
• Experience with Medicare/OASIS documentation, discharge planning, and case conferencing

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regular travel to patient residences; work in varied home environments and weather conditions
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, and transferring patients/equipment
• Use of personal protective equipment when required (gloves, masks, gowns, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients, families, and the clinical team
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities

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Why Join (Recruiter Highlights)

• Work for a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector delivering meaningful home-based care
• Clinical autonomy with interdisciplinary support and opportunities for professional development
• Competitive estimated compensation (see posting) and benefits package available through the hiring organization
• Careertakes can surface additional matched opportunities to support your career growth

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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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