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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 part-time Weekend Physical Therapist (PT) — Home Health to manage an assigned caseload and deliver home-based physical therapy services. This role focuses on evaluating patients, developing and implementing plans of care, documenting progress, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, high-quality interventions in the home setting.

Major responsibilities include:

• Manage daily patient caseload and ensure timely, accurate documentation per plan of care and MD orders.
• Conduct assessments in the home and via telephonic/EMR review to collect relevant clinical data.
• Identify patients at high risk for rehospitalization or falls; coordinate interventions and case conferencing to mitigate risk.
• Prioritize patient issues based on clinical urgency and safety.
• Evaluate rehabilitation needs and develop/implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
• Provide PT treatments consistent with state practice acts, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policies.
• Supervise/support LPTAs and HHAs involved in patient care as appropriate.
• Communicate updates to the multidisciplinary team and physician oversight; document treatment notes, progress, and discharge summaries.

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Schedule & Location

• Part-time — 24 hours per week (12 hours Saturday + 12 hours Sunday).
• Coverage area: University City (North Charlotte) and portions of Cabarrus and Rowan Counties.
• This position requires extensive travel to patient residences; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with insurance are required.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour.
• Sign-on bonus eligible (up to $7,500 for qualified applicants).
• Internal referral bonus eligibility for teammates ($2,500).
• Benefits eligible (see Benefits section below).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or state-equivalent entry credential consistent with licensure rules).
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state where you will practice (North Carolina license required for work in NC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a well-maintained personal vehicle for patient visits.
• Ability to lift and support up to 50 pounds when handling patients and equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in home environments.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care or home health setting preferred.
• Pediatric experience within the past 5 years preferred (or willingness to receive training).

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs and travel in all seasons to patient residences.
• Work in a variety of home settings; appropriate PPE (gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) may be required.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition and adjust care accordingly.

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Benefits & Total Rewards

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package (eligibility may depend on FTE/status):

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Retirement savings/defined contribution plans with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance and career development programs.
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, parental leave) and other well-being resources.

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About the Client

This role supports a Confidential Client operating in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. Careertakes is coordinating recruitment on behalf of the client.

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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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