Home Health Physical Therapist

Jobtailor; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to administer intermittent home health therapy, conduct assessments, and develop care plans in patients' homes.

Candidates should have state licensure, 2+ years in home health and familiarity with Medicare OASIS documentation; the role emphasizes patient independence and leadership of home care teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with current state license
• Experience in home health settings preferred
• Knowledgeable about Medicare OASIS documentation and home care processes

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy to patients in their place of residence
• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities
• Return individuals to an optimum level within their capabilities
• Participate with home care personnel in patient care planning
• Direct and supervise personnel as required
• Complete initial assessments, plans of care, maintenance program development and modifications, and reassessments every 30 days
• Provide quality home healthcare to help patients remain independent at home

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Home Health Experience

Medicare OASIS Documentation

Patient Care Planning

Assessment and Care Plan Development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy

Job description

• Administer physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence


• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy


• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities


• Return individuals to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities


• Participate with home care personnel in patient care planning


• Direct and supervise personnel as required


• Complete initial assessments, plans of care, maintenance program development and modifications, and reassessments every 30 days


• Provide quality home healthcare that helps patients remain independent at home

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from an approved physical therapist curriculum


• Currently licensed in the state in which practicing


• Two (2) years’ experience preferred in a home health setting


• Knowledgeable and experienced with Medicare OASIS documentation


• Passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in administering physical therapy in home health settings, including conducting assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare OASIS documentation. Possesses strong leadership skills to direct and supervise personnel while fostering patient independence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Physical Therapist


• Home Health Experience


• Medicare OASIS Documentation


• Patient Care Planning


• Assessment and Care Plan Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Physical Therapy Administration


• Patient Assessment


• Care Plan Development


• Residual Disability Management


• Maintenance Program Modification

Soft Skills

• Passion for Helping Others


• Interpersonal Communication


• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• State License in Physical Therapy

Industry Keywords

• Home Healthcare


• Patient Independence


• Intermittent Therapy


• Care Planning


• Physical Disabilities