Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
The Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Health is responsible for managing a patient caseload by providing timely physical therapy services in patients' homes, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role requires evaluating patient rehabilitation needs, prioritizing care based on patient risk factors, and maintaining compliance with professional and regulatory standards, while supporting patient safety and effective communication with physicians and care teams.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to provide home health physical therapy for patients in Lincolnton, NC. The PT will manage a patient caseload, perform assessments, develop and implement plans of care in coordination with physicians, document clinical progress, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires travel to patients' homes and adherence to state and federal home health regulations.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for day-to-day management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation per the established plan of care and physician orders.
- Perform comprehensive home-based patient assessments and gather pertinent data from in-home observations, telephonic contacts, and the EMR.
- Analyze assessment data to identify risks (rehospitalization, falls, high resource use) and coordinate interventions or case conferences as needed.
- Prioritize multiple clinical issues based on patient safety and care effectiveness.
- Evaluate rehabilitation needs, set short- and long-term goals with patients and physicians, and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide skilled PT interventions and therapies authorized by the physician and supervise LPTAs and HHAs involved in patient care.
- Document visit notes, monthly progress, and discharge summaries consistent with Home Health, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policies.
- Maintain clear communication with physicians, branch leadership, and the multidisciplinary team regarding changes in patient status or plan of care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or prior bachelor’s/master’s acceptable only if consistent with licensure requirements).
- Current Physical Therapy license for the state where the work will be performed (North Carolina licensure required for this posting) or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance.
- Strong documentation skills and knowledge of Medicare/OASIS/home health regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical or home health setting preferred.
- Pediatric home health experience within the last 5 years preferred (training may be provided by Confidential Client).
- Experience supervising PT aides or assistants and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to lift/support up to 50 pounds for patient handling and equipment.
- Ability to travel extensively to patient residences in all seasons; work occurs in varied home environments.
- Must have intact senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch), finger dexterity, and the ability to concentrate and respond quickly to clinical changes.
- Flexible scheduling may be required to meet patient needs.
- Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, masks) may be required due to potential exposure to blood/body fluids or hazardous substances.
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated pay: $126,962 per year (estimated). Actual pay range may vary based on experience, licensure, and location.
Additional Information
- Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. All duties and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- This job description is not exhaustive and employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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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