Physical Therapist Home Health FT

Pinnacle Home Care • Leesburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to provide home health care in the Grand Island, Fruitland Park, Leesburg, and South Villages service areas. The role focuses on compassionate, individualized care in patients’ homes and involves assessing patients, planning and delivering therapy, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting care. The therapist also supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and helps identify needs for additional services.

Requirements

• Current state-specific Physical Therapist license.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid BLS certification.
• At least one year of Physical Therapist experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS evaluations and documentation.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans in consultation with physicians and clinicians, adjusting them as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate and support patients and families or caregivers on therapy programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes in patients’ conditions to physicians.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.
• Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care.
• Identify patient and caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to coordinate with other staff.
• Communicate patient progress and changes to physicians and care teams.
• Document all visits and progress notes on the same day of service.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Personalized, one-on-one care opportunity.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time