Description

Overview

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Restore Strength. Enhance Mobility. Transform Lives at Home.

At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care where it matters most—at home.

We provide skilled rehabilitation services that empower patients to recover, restore function, and live safely at home.

What You’ll Do as a Home Health Physical Therapist:

• Deliver skilled physical therapy to patients based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop rehabilitation goals to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function.
• Adjust treatment plans and techniques as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary home health team—including nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers—to provide coordinated care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, mobility strategies, and use of assistive devices.
• Document all visits, assessments, and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support patients in maximizing their independence and improving quality of life—wherever they call home.

Primary Function

The Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of appropriate physical therapy services within a framework of interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation.

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.
• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
• Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with the physicians' Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions of Position

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.
• Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physical in evaluating the patient’s level of function and record findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
• Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with the physicians' Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects the current plan of care as related to therapy and supervise/evaluate staff’s performance. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Report the patient’s progress to the patient’s physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient, and family. Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.
• Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document patients’ care observations, interventions, and evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.
• Plan and administer prescribed skilled therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of physical function.
• Test/screen the patients' physical strengths to assist the therapist in evaluating the patient’s level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objective.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Participate in the Home Health’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

Requirements

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current PT license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain).
• CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a variety of home environments.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• 1+ year of experience in a hospital, home health, or outpatient rehab setting
• In-home therapy delivery
• Geriatric rehab, orthopedic or neurologic rehab
• Post-acute care or chronic condition management
• Working as part of a mobile or interdisciplinary care team

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Licensure:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Physical Therapy Association)
• PT Licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR Certification

Experience: 

• One year's experience in hospital or home health is preferred.

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:  

• Must be able to effectively operate a computer, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: 

• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing home health services
• Excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication
• Thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC Accrediting Organization, and human resource), management principles.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:

• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Working Conditions:

• Patient’s home/living facilities
• Exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact from disruptive patients.
• Must be flexible to accommodate completion of tasks, patient needs, and referrals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Exchange information and communicate verbally and by written word
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Demonstrate active listening skills
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ambulate on rough surfaces and climb stairs
• Endure long periods of driving
• Lift or move up to 25 lbs.

Standards

• Maintains high standards of integrity and business ethics
• Abides by company rules, policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Conducts self in an honest, ethical manner
• Reports promptly any suspected violation of compliance standards via the open-door policy

Directions Received

This position reports to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager.

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Help Patients Reclaim Independence?

Apply now to become part of our Home Health Therapy team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients right where they live.

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