Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health

Elite Home Health•Sebastian, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, the plan of care, agency policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. The PT evaluates patients’ mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional status; develops and implements individualized therapy interventions; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient safety, independence, and quality of life. The PT practices within the scope of Florida licensure, Medicare Conditions of Participation, physician orders, and agency policies. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, reassessment, discharge planning, and therapy supervision in the home health setting. The role reports to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, or designated clinical leadership. The PT may supervise a Physical Therapist Assistant and Home Health Aide as required by the patient’s plan of care and agency policy. Work takes place in patient homes and community settings, with frequent travel within an assigned territory and exposure to variable conditions such as pets, smoke, infectious diseases, and weather-related travel conditions. Elite Home Health describes itself as a clinician-owned and operated Florida organization serving communities for over a decade, with a focus on patient-centered care and professional support and development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Physical Therapist license in good standing; an active Florida PT license is required.
Minimum of one year of physical therapy experience.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
Ability to pass background screening and all compliance requirements.
Strong clinical judgment and therapy assessment skills.
Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Ability to work independently in a home health setting.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Commitment to compliance, safety, and quality outcomes.
Ability to travel frequently to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed.
Ability to use electronic documentation systems and therapy equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members.

Nice To Haves

Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient evaluations, assessing 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 patients’ 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.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers about therapy goals, home safety, fall prevention, mobility strategies, and self-care techniques.
Evaluate home environments 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 the effectiveness of therapy interventions and update the plan of care as needed.
Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, state regulations, and agency policies.
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members about patient progress and needs.
Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant 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.