Physical Therapist
About The Position
Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one home health care to patients in Olean, New York, and surrounding communities. The role evaluates and treats a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes. Therapists retain clinical autonomy over evaluations and treatment plans, while an administrative team supports referrals, scheduling, authorizations, and patient coordination. The minimum commitment is five patients, with flexibility to build a geographically concentrated caseload and control when and where patients are seen. The position is intended for therapists seeking flexible work or a way to supplement an existing schedule. Compensation is fixed per visit: $62 for follow-up visits and $75 for evaluations. PRN positions are 1099 independent contractor roles only.
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in New York.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Reliable transportation.
- Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a home-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Home health or geriatric experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes.
- Help patients improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
- Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and fall-prevention strategies.
- Recommend assistive devices, durable medical equipment, and home safety modifications when appropriate.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate with physicians, caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary care team members.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN scheduling.
- One-on-one patient care.
- Full clinical autonomy.
- No double-booking.
- No traditional clinic productivity quotas.
- Dedicated administrative support, including assistance with referrals, scheduling, authorizations, and patient coordination.
- Stern Scheduling Assurance Plan.
- Fast onboarding.
- Shadowing available.
