Field-Based Physical Therapist – Home Health, Growth & Autonomy

Health Data Innovations, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive Home Health is seeking a Field-based Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver skilled care in patients’ homes within PT scope. You will manage caseloads, perform in-home assessments, and develop plans of care focused on gait, transfers, strengthening, and home safety.

You will drive multidisciplinary coordination, communicate changes in condition, and document clearly in HCHB while supervising PTAs where appropriate. A Texas PT license is required and daily travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Texas PT license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in the field.
• Comfort escalating changes to RN/MD with clear rationale.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable follow-through on orders, frequencies, and patient goals.
• Current driver's license and comfort with daily travel across territory.
• Able to transport basic therapy equipment as needed.
• Competency in core home health PT scope, including transfers, gait training, balance/fall prevention, strengthening, and functional mobility.

Responsibilities

• Own the caseload as a case manager for the patient's therapy plan, progression and outcomes.
• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments and deliver skilled PT visits.
• Build and execute a clear plan of care for gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, and home safety.
• Set measurable goals, track progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination and keep the 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

Clinical judgment

Independent field work

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Adaptive Home Health is seeking a Field-based Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver skilled care in patients’ homes within PT scope. You will manage caseloads, perform in-home assessments, and develop plans of care focused on gait, transfers, strengthening, and home safety.

You will drive multidisciplinary coordination, communicate changes in condition, and document clearly in HCHB while supervising PTAs where appropriate. A Texas PT license is required and daily travel is expected.