Physical Therapist

Elite Home Health Group INC•Brandon, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide high-quality, compassionate care that helps patients recover, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life. We are seeking dedicated Physical Therapists who are passionate about helping patients restore mobility, improve strength, and safely maintain independence in their homes. If you are a compassionate clinician who values autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful patient outcomes, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
Current state Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in physical therapy required
Current CPR certification required
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Ability to pass background screening and all compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient evaluations to assess mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations
Complete comprehensive assessments and participate in OASIS-related coordination as applicable
Develop, implement, and update individualized physical therapy treatment plans
Ensure physician orders are appropriate and aligned with the patient’s therapy needs
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established care plans
Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and mobility restoration
Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices including walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment
Support fall prevention, pain management, and restoration of safe functional movement in the home setting
Teach and counsel patients and caregivers regarding therapy goals, home safety, fall prevention, mobility strategies, and self-care techniques
Evaluate the home environment and identify safety modifications or community resources needed to support care
Coordinate outpatient services when procedures cannot be safely performed in the home
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries
Evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and update the plan of care as needed
Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, state regulations, and agency policies
Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and needs
Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements
Supervise the Home Health Aide when Physical Therapy is the only skilled discipline involved in patient care
Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, staff meetings, and required in-services