Physical Therapist (PT) Hyattsville & Northern Prince George’s County
About The Position
Human Touch Home Health is hiring Physical Therapists to provide skilled, individualized home health services in Hyattsville and Northern Prince George's County, Maryland. The role is field-based, with visits in patients' homes and assignments coordinated around geographic coverage, therapist availability, and patient needs. Therapists may indicate which communities work best for them; coverage of every listed community is not required. The position is suited to experienced home health therapists as well as therapists interested in transitioning from outpatient, hospital, or rehabilitation settings. The Physical Therapist helps patients improve strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence through evaluations, treatment planning, skilled interventions, patient and caregiver education, and progress monitoring. The therapist works independently while collaborating with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals, and completes documentation in accordance with applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements.
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license valid for practice in Maryland.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Strong clinical evaluation and treatment-planning skills.
- Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.
- Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Reliable transportation to assigned patient visits.
- Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous home health physical therapy experience.
- Experience treating adult and geriatric patients.
- Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements.
- Experience with fall prevention, mobility rehabilitation, and post-surgical recovery.
- Familiarity with WellSky/Kinnser or similar electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions.
- Assist patients with gait training, transfers, balance, and functional mobility.
- Implement therapeutic exercise and strengthening programs.
- Evaluate fall risks and recommend prevention strategies.
- Assess home environments for mobility and safety concerns.
- Recommend assistive devices and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
- Help patients recover from surgery, hospitalization, illness, or injury.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety techniques.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Follow applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements.
- Promote patient safety, independence, and improved quality of life.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability.
- Opportunities for local patient assignments.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
- One-on-one patient care.
- Supportive clinical leadership and administrative team.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
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Job Type
Full-time
