Physical Therapist PT Home Health
About The Position
Empath Home Health, part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate full-time Physical Therapist to provide individualized home health care in Hendry County, including Clewiston, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Moore Haven, Buckingham, and surrounding areas. The role provides physician-prescribed physical therapy services in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations. The Physical Therapist assesses patients’ functioning and ability to perform activities of daily living, including conducting OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. The therapist develops and revises plans of care in consultation with physicians and other care team members to help patients achieve realistic mobility goals, and reports patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their condition to the physician and designated agency representative. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday for 40 hours, with weekend and holiday rotations as needed. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support as part of a continuum of care.
Requirements
- Active Florida Physical Therapist license.
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy services in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to determine patients’ functioning and ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Develop and revise plans of care with physicians and other care team members to help patients achieve realistic mobility goals.
- Report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their condition to the physician and designated agency representative.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness programs.
- 5+ weeks of paid time off (PTO).
- Continuing education unit (CEU) support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Advancement opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
