Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management, Inc.•Crown Point, IN

15d•$75 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Care Management is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout Lake County, Indiana. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing skilled therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional independence in the home environment. This is a part-time/PRN, per-visit position with flexible scheduling and pay of $75–$80 per visit. Elite Care Management describes a supportive environment that values clinicians and provides resources to help them succeed. The position includes travel reimbursement, weekly pay by direct deposit, paid orientation and patient-specific training, 24/7 on-call clinical support, and an employee referral bonus program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, active Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
Previous home health experience is required.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to independently manage patient visits and scheduling.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and mobile documentation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of providing therapy services in patients’ homes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments in patients’ homes.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient goals.
Provide skilled therapeutic interventions, including strengthening, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility exercises.
Establish individualized home exercise programs and educate patients and caregivers on them.
Educate patients on fall prevention, home safety, proper body mechanics, and assistive device use.
Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
Communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapy staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in care coordination, discharge planning, and appropriate patient referrals.
Maintain compliance with agency policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal home health regulations.