PRN Home Health Physical Therapist

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Cleveland•Mayfield Heighs, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides patient-centered physical therapy services to individuals in their homes. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, and mobility issues; develops personalized therapy plans; and implements interventions in partnership with patients and their families to support functional outcomes. The position is PRN, scheduled on weekdays during the day shift.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state where work is performed.
At least 1 year of physical therapy experience; home health or similar experience is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle therapeutic equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
Visual acuity and dexterity for tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling therapeutic tools.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Ability to work in varied home environments, including stairs, tight spaces, and uneven surfaces.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatiguing.

Nice To Haves

Physical therapy experience in a home health or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ physical abilities, limitations, and needs, and develop individualized therapy plans.
Develop and implement treatment programs to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and functional performance.
Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and assistive devices to address impairments and patient goals.
Educate patients and families about exercise techniques, home exercise programs, recovery strategies, and daily living activities.
Monitor and document patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition; provide reports to supervising physicians and other healthcare team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Provide guidance on assistive devices and home modifications to support functional independence.
Maintain accurate, current patient records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Participate in care plan development and case conferences with the healthcare team.
Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.