Flexible Per-Visit Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Elite Care Management, Inc. is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled therapy in patients' homes throughout Lake County, Indiana. This part-time/PRN, per-visit role emphasizes flexible scheduling and hands-on patient care.

The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and deliver interventions to improve mobility, balance, safety, and functional independence. Travel reimbursement and weekly pay support a autonomous practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, active Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Previous home health experience is required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage patient visits and scheduling.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and mobile documentation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing therapy services in patients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments in patients’ homes.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient goals.
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions, including strengthening, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility exercises.
• Establish and educate patients and caregivers on individualized home exercise programs.
• Provide education on fall prevention, home safety, proper body mechanics, and assistive device use.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapy staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care coordination, discharge planning, and appropriate patient referrals.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal home health regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Independent scheduling

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Elite Care Management, Inc. is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled therapy in patients' homes throughout Lake County, Indiana. This part-time/PRN, per-visit role emphasizes flexible scheduling and hands-on patient care.

The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and deliver interventions to improve mobility, balance, safety, and functional independence. Travel reimbursement and weekly pay support a autonomous practice.