Contract - PT - Home Health Physical Therapist

Nurses Direct; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Nurses Direct is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a home health contract in Salem, VA. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mobility impairments in their homes, documenting with HCHB charting. The role runs M-F, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., involves direct patient care, therapy planning, education, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists. Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, NPTE license, and state licensure; health

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) license.
• State-specific licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations
• Assess movement patterns, strength, and range of motion
• Diagnose impairments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Design and administer therapeutic exercises and modalities
• Educate patients on self-care and injury prevention
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and discharge when appropriate
• Provide education on health conditions and lifestyle changes

Skills

HCHB charting

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

NPTE license

State licensure

Job description

Contract - PT - Home Health Physical Therapist

Salem, United States | Posted on 09/15/2025

Mon-Fri; 8a-430pHome Visits Therapy
HCHB charting for visits

Physical therapists (PTs)evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments, injuries, or disabilities. U sing evidence-based practices to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote physical well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations
• Assess patient's movement patterns, strength, and range of motion
• Diagnose physical impairments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Design and administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation)
• Educate patients on self-care strategies, home exercises, and injury prevention
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and discharge patients when appropriate
• Provide patient education on health conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  
• National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) license
  
• State-specific licensure requirements
  

Requirements

1 year PT, home health
HCHB experience

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.