HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Liberty Health and Rehab; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Home Care Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver patient care services and evaluate treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and state licensure. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, developing care plans, and coordinating with healthcare teams. Join a dedicated team to support patient recovery in a home environment. Knowledge of physical therapy theories and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
• Current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluate new patients and develop appropriate care plans.
• Document patient care data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy concepts

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Full Time

Job Description:

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition.
• Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discusses company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discusses treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided.
• Prefer a minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks/drug‑free workplace.

EOE.