Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

11d

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides patient-centered physical therapy to individuals in their homes. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, and mobility issues. The therapist creates personalized therapy plans, delivers interventions, and works with patients and families to support functional outcomes. The schedule is part-time, PRN, with weekend work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state where work is performed.
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 reading medical records and handling therapeutic tools, among other tasks.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Ability to work in various home environments, including spaces with stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support part of the body without fatiguing.

Nice To Haves

Home health or similar physical therapy experience.

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 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.
Guide patients on assistive devices and home modifications that can 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.
Keep current with advancements in physical therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.