Physical Therapist PRN | Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Akron, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Physical Therapist to provide PRN, paid-per-visit care to hospice patients in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and surrounding communities. Visits take place in patients’ homes and facilities, with scheduling based on patient needs and the therapist’s availability.

Hospice physical therapy emphasizes comfort, safety, mobility, and quality of life rather than aggressive rehabilitation. The therapist works one-on-one with patients and families to support independence where possible, improve comfort, and help patients navigate everyday activities safely. The role involves independent fieldwork and collaboration with an experienced interdisciplinary hospice team.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in Ohio.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Previous physical therapy experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide care in patients’ homes and facilities.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or geriatric experience.
• Experience supporting patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Complete individualized physical therapy evaluations focused on mobility, strength, balance, safety, functional abilities, and patient comfort.
• Develop and provide therapy interventions aligned with each patient’s hospice plan of care and personal goals.
• Recommend assistive devices, safe transfer techniques, positioning strategies, and environmental modifications to improve comfort and safety.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on mobility, fall prevention, energy conservation, positioning, and safe daily activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid-per-visit compensation.
• Meaningful one-on-one patient interactions.
• Independence and autonomy in the field.
• Collaboration with an experienced interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Opportunity to make a difference in patients’ comfort, safety, and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed