Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Overview:

The Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, treats, and manages patients in the home health setting to improve mobility, functional independence, strength, and overall quality of life. This role develops and implements individualized therapy plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

The Physical Therapist monitors patient progress, provides patient and caregiver education, and supports successful recovery, discharge planning, and continuity of care. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with home health regulations and professional practice standards.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, assess, and treat home health patients to improve mobility, strength, functional ability, and independence.
• Complete Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, and re-evaluation visits in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) based on patient needs, therapy evaluations, and physician direction.
• Supervise and provide direction to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Coordinate therapy services with interdisciplinary team members, including Skilled Nursing (SN), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), Medical Social Work (MSW), and Home Health Aides (HHA).
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment interventions to support measurable functional outcomes.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on therapeutic exercise programs, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including OASIS and therapy-related records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, care coordination activities, and case conferences to support quality patient outcomes.
• Assist with discharge planning, transition of care activities, and ongoing therapy documentation oversight to support continuity of care and compliance.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of one year of experience in home health or a related clinical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS documentation, and therapy care planning.
• Experience completing evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge planning.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently in a field-based environment.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation related to therapy services preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Benefits/EEO:

What We Offer

You* Competitive Wages

• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.