PRN Home Health Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Home Health Physical Therapist provides patient-centered physical therapy services in patients’ homes. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats physical impairments, functional limitations, and mobility issues; develops individualized therapy plans; and delivers interventions to help patients achieve functional outcomes. The therapist works with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support recovery and independence. The position is PRN on weekdays during the day shift. It includes maintaining accurate, compliant patient documentation, participating in care planning and case conferences, and keeping current with physical therapy practices through ongoing professional development.
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.
- Compassionate and caring demeanor and ability to build rapport with patients.
- 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 to perform 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 navigating stairs, tight spaces, or 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 fatigue.
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 on exercise techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies to support recovery and daily living activities.
- Monitor and document patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition; provide reports to supervising physicians and healthcare team members.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Guide patients on using assistive devices and making home modifications to improve functional independence.
- Maintain accurate and current patient records in compliance 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
