Field-Based Physical Therapist: Elevate Home Health Outcomes

Alt; Rio Medina (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in Texas for field-based home health. You will own the caseload, perform in-home assessments, and deliver skilled PT visits with a focus on gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, and home safety.

You will drive outcomes through a clear plan of care and coordinate with the care team. The role emphasizes self-directed work, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Active Texas PT license (in good standing).
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently in the field.
• Comfortable escalating changes in condition to RN/MD and documenting rationale clearly
• Strong communication and documentation
• Reliable follow-through on orders, frequencies, and patient goals
• Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory
• Able to carry/transport basic therapy equipment as needed
• Competency in core home health PT scope: safety-focused mobility, gait training, transfers, home safety assessments

Responsibilities

• Own the caseload as a case manager: therapy plan, progression, outcomes.
• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments and deliver skilled PT visits.
• Build and execute a clear plan of care: gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, mobility, home safety.
• Set measurable goals, track progress, adjust treatment as needed.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination and keep care team aligned.
• Manage treatment and outcomes, including PTA supervision where appropriate.
• Coach patients and caregivers with practical home programs.
• Document promptly and thoroughly in Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Skills

Texas PT license

Independent field work

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Home health scope

Job description

Adaptive Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in Texas for field-based home health. You will own the caseload, perform in-home assessments, and deliver skilled PT visits with a focus on gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, and home safety.

You will drive outcomes through a clear plan of care and coordinate with the care team. The role emphasizes self-directed work, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and physicians.