HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT

Liberty Healthcare Management; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care is seeking a dedicated Home Care Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time assignments in Nash & Halifax Counties. The role involves direct patient treatment, evaluation of new patients with physician orders, and development of individualized care plans to promote recovery at home.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current licensure in the state, with strong documentation skills, CE requirements, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current licensure in the state where therapy will be provided.
• At least 1 year of therapeutic experience preferred in a non-home health setting.
• Minimum of 12 hours of CE annually.
• Willingness to travel as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluate new patients with physician orders and develop a plan of care.
• Document patient data accurately and timely to reflect progress.
• Submit daily/weekly visit schedules to Scheduler.
• Coordinate with care team on referrals and reimbursement policies.
• Educate staff and patients, and assist with orientation and training.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

State licensure

Job description

About this position

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

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
Nash & Halifax Counties

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.

Background checks/drug‑free workplace.
EOE.