Physical Therapist PT

VitalCaring Group•Waxahachie, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health care that helps patients recover safely, regain mobility, and maintain independence in their homes. This autonomous, relationship-driven, field-based role is part of a coordinated care team and focuses on patient-centered treatment, functional outcomes, and compassionate support for patients and their families. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ functional status, mobility, strength, and rehabilitation potential; develops individualized care plans with physicians and the care team; and provides therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence. The role also involves monitoring progress, adapting treatment plans, supporting care transitions and discharge planning, identifying additional needs, documenting care in the EMR, and participating in case conferences and team meetings. The Physical Therapist supervises Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with state guidelines and educates patients, caregivers, and support staff. VitalCaring describes itself as a home health and hospice provider founded in 2021, with locations across the country. It offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; pharmacy benefits; virtual care and mental health support; FSA and HSA options; supplemental health and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement; an employee referral program; prepaid legal services and identity theft protection; flexible scheduling; paid time off; and clinical education and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or Master’s).
Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience; home health experience is preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.
Ability to thrive in an autonomous, field-based environment.
Passion for patient independence and functional outcomes.
Ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families.
Commitment to combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients’ functional status, mobility, strength, and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
Provide hands-on therapy to improve patients’ mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and safety strategies.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Support safe transitions of care and contribute to discharge planning.
Identify additional patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Coordinate care with nurses, therapists, and physicians.
Document patient care and progress accurately and promptly in the EMR.
Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with state guidelines.
Provide guidance and education to caregivers and support staff.