Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management • Cedar Lake, IN

15d • 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, Northwest Indiana. This part-time/PRN, per-visit position offers flexible scheduling and pays $75–$80 per visit.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and delivers skilled therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional independence in the home. The role involves working independently while coordinating care with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, therapy staff, and other interdisciplinary team members. Elite Care Management describes a supportive environment with clinician support and resources, including 24/7 on-call clinical support.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, active Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Previous home health experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage patient visits and scheduling.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license; 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 and educate patients and caregivers on individualized home exercise programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive per-visit pay of $75–$80.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Paid orientation and patient-specific training.
• 24/7 on-call clinical support.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time