NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
About The Position
Uplift HomeCare is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Physical Therapist to provide in-home therapy services to patients in Bradenton, Florida, and surrounding areas. The role supports seniors and Veterans in improving mobility, regaining independence, and staying safe at home. This is a field-based position, not remote, with PRN and part-time opportunities and flexible scheduling. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ physical abilities and functional limitations, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions. The therapist monitors progress, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, and completes required clinical documentation. The role requires compliance with Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, infection-control standards, HIPAA guidelines, and agency policies.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- AHCA Level II background screening, as required.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Medicare home health documentation and OASIS-related processes preferred, where applicable.
- Experience with Axxess or another home health electronic medical record (EMR) system is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional limitations.
- Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient needs and established goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safe mobility, and proper use of assistive devices.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Complete physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation accurately and on time.
- Follow applicable Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, infection-control standards, HIPAA guidelines, and agency policies.
- Help patients achieve their highest possible level of function while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling with PRN and part-time opportunities
- Supportive management and clinical leadership
- Meaningful work that improves patients' mobility and quality of life
- A team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care
- Streamlined electronic documentation and onboarding
- The opportunity to help patients regain function and independence at home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
