FT Home Health Physical Therapist

National Church Residences • Lancaster, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, provides, and directs skilled physical therapy for patients in their homes. Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Management, the therapist helps patients restore function, move safely, and remain independent at home. Care must follow organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation.

The role provides one-on-one care in patients’ homes, builds treatment plans around their routines and goals, assesses mobility, strength, and balance, and teaches patients and caregivers practical strategies for continued progress. The therapist identifies home safety hazards and recommends equipment or changes that support independence, reassesses treatment, documents visits, tracks progress, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. The position supports South Franklin County and Fairfield County. The schedule is self-directed, with no on-call duties or weekends.

Requirements

• Doctorate, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program or its successor.
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed field.
• Current Ohio physical therapy license.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance; must meet agency motor vehicle record standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, web-based tools, and electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

• Home health or geriatric experience, including OASIS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan, provide, and direct skilled physical therapy in their homes.
• Assess patients’ strength, balance, mobility, and functional goals, then develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and safe movement, and educate patients and caregivers on strategies to support progress between visits.
• Identify fall hazards in patients’ homes and recommend equipment or environmental changes that support safety and independence.
• Reassess patient progress and coordinate care with physical therapist assistants, nurses, providers, and other team members.
• Document visits, track progress, and share updates using mobile technology and electronic health records.
• Communicate promptly with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other people involved in the plan of care.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants in accordance with Ohio PT Board rules and Ohio Revised Code requirements.
• Instruct, supervise, and complete competency evaluations for home health aides as required by applicable standards and agency policy.
• Participate in case conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and QAPI activities.
• Follow organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation.

Benefits

• Three medical and prescription coverage plan options, with Nationwide network coverage for the employee and family.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or employer-funded Health Savings Account.
• Fertility and family-building support, weight management, and chronic condition support.
• Parental leave paid at 100% for four weeks.
• Dental and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• Company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability coverage.
• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the employee and family, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, and pet coverage.
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account with company match, and transportation and parking Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Well-being programs, including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and Well-Being Your Way rewards and reimbursements of up to $1,000 per year.
• Retirement program with immediate company funding starting at 3% and increasing up to 5% over time, plus an additional company match of up to 5% when the employee contributes.
• Tuition expense reimbursement.
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.72 per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time