Physical Therapist - HomeHealth - PRN

VitalCaring Group•Fort Myers, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring, founded in 2021, is a leading provider of home health and hospice services with over 100 locations across the country. The company is committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for its team, which is essential for delivering exceptional patient care. VitalCaring offers a work environment that balances purpose with flexibility, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. As a Physical Therapist, your role will involve planning, organizing, and delivering therapy services primarily focused on maintaining patient comfort, function, and quality of life, rather than active rehabilitation. You will guide patients and their caregivers through supportive techniques, safe mobility practices, and provide meaningful education to promote dignity and ease during the end-of-life journey. Every interaction is expected to reflect VitalCaring's core values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience preferred
Home health or community-based experience helpful

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care.
Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer abilities.
Direct physical therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Identify and prioritize therapy needs and report patient responses or condition changes to the physician.
Initiate the therapy program and instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on therapy techniques and care goals.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
Identify the need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.
Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress summaries, and discharge summaries per organizational policy.
Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure smooth care transitions.
Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel as needed.
Participate in peer consultation and QAPI activities.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.