Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
The Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Health at Confidential Client is responsible for managing a patient caseload in the West Charlotte region, delivering rehabilitation services in patients' homes according to physician orders and established care plans. This role involves patient assessment, care coordination with a multidisciplinary team, documentation, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes while adhering to regulatory guidelines. The position requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, state licensure, and offers a full-time schedule with benefits and sign-on bonuses.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) — Home Health to provide in-home rehabilitation care in the West Charlotte coverage area. This role requires a licensed DPT (or equivalent) who can manage a caseload, coordinate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and deliver high-quality documentation and patient-centered therapy.
What you’ll do
- Manage an assigned patient caseload in the home setting, delivering timely physical therapy services per the established plan of care and physician orders.
- Assess patients, collect clinical data (in-person and via telephonic/EMR sources), and analyze that data to identify care priorities and risk factors (e.g., rehospitalization, falls).
- Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, branch supervision, and multidisciplinary team members; communicate changes in patient condition and revise plans as needed.
- Supervise and provide direction to LPTAs and HHAs involved in patient care when applicable.
- Ensure documentation (visit notes, monthly progress, discharge summaries) meets regulatory, Medicare/OASIS, and agency standards.
- Follow State Physical Therapy Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, and agency policies.
Minimum requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or equivalent consistent with state licensure requirements).
- Current Physical Therapy license in the state where you will practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle for patient visits.
- Ability to lift and support up to 50 lbs, travel extensively across assigned coverage area, and work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
- Strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and effective verbal/written communication in English.
Preferred qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical or home health setting preferred.
- Pediatric experience within the past 5 years preferred (or willingness to receive training).
- Experience supervising LPTAs or coordinating multidisciplinary home health teams.
Compensation & incentives
- Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour (base compensation depends on qualifications and experience).
- Sign-on bonus eligible — up to $15,000 for qualified applicants.
- Internal referral bonus program (refer to recruiter for details).
- Opportunity for incentive pay and annual increases based on performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and short-/long-term disability (eligibility may depend on FTE).
- Paid Time Off programs and paid parental leave where applicable.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational assistance and career development programs.
Physical requirements & working conditions
- Frequent walking, standing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to lift/support 50 pounds when handling patients and equipment.
- Work performed in varied home environments across seasons; PPE (gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) may be required.
- Must maintain good hearing, vision, dexterity, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
Equal employment & accommodations
Confidential Client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. All responsibilities and requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Applicants must meet applicable licensure and employment eligibility requirements.
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a large healthcare organization operating in the Healthcare & Nursing sector. The organization focuses on integrated care, high-quality clinical outcomes, and community health initiatives. (Confidential Client name is withheld in this job posting; Careertakes is coordinating recruitment.)
Next steps
If your background aligns with the role above and you meet licensure requirements for practice in North Carolina, please proceed through the application process on the Careertakes platform for consideration. Recruiters may request documentation of licensure, certifications, and driving credentials during hiring.
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