Autonomous Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Home Health; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive leadership

Clinical autonomy

Meaningful patient impact

Job summary

Elite Home Health, a Medicare-certified home health agency in Florida, seeks dedicated Physical Therapists to help patients restore mobility and independence in their homes. The PT will evaluate mobility, develop plans of care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve safety and quality of life.

The role includes supervision of PTA and Home Health Aide as needed, with duties spanning from treatment planning to patient education and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state PT license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year PT experience; home health/rehab preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient evaluations to assess mobility and functional status.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized physical therapy care plans.
• Provide skilled PT interventions and gait/balance training in patients' homes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home safety, fall prevention, and mobility.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and care team; supervise PTA and Home Health Aide as required.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare/state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient-centered care

Independent working

Documentation

Compliance & safety

Education

DPT or equivalent Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Elite Home Health, a Medicare-certified home health agency in Florida, seeks dedicated Physical Therapists to help patients restore mobility and independence in their homes. The PT will evaluate mobility, develop plans of care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve safety and quality of life.

The role includes supervision of PTA and Home Health Aide as needed, with duties spanning from treatment planning to patient education and compliance with regulations.