Home Health Physical Therapist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Alabama seeks a dedicated home health physical therapist to assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy in patients' homes in Demopolis. You will focus on safety, mobility, and independence, coordinating with caregivers and the care team to optimize outcomes.

Candidate will deliver patient-centered interventions, monitor progress, and discharge planning, ensuring seamless transitions and evidence-based care in the community setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic reasoning skills.
• Ability to tailor care to patients in a home setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, caregivers, and care team members.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and current physical function to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver individualized therapy interventions focused on restoring movement and improving daily living abilities.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, including conducting reexaminations.
• Adapt interventions based on changing clinical needs and response to therapy.
• Plan and coordinate safe discharges in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated care and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Home care

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role Summary

Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, balance, function, safety, and independence.

Role Summary

Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, balance, function, safety, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and current physical function to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver individualized therapy interventions focused on restoring movement and improving daily living abilities.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, including conducting reexaminations.
• Adapt interventions based on changing clinical needs and response to therapy.
• Plan and coordinate safe discharges in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated care and outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic reasoning skills.
• Ability to tailor care to patients in a home setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, caregivers, and care team members.
• Patient-centered approach with a focus on safety, independence, and functional outcomes.