Home Health Physical Therapist: Dignity & Comfort

VitalCaring Group; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver therapy services focused on maintaining comfort, function, and quality of life in home health and hospice settings. You will guide patients and caregivers with supportive techniques, safe mobility, and education to promote dignity and ease at end of life.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing professional growth with mentorship and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; home health or community-based experience helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the physician's plan of care and state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status; develop the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer abilities.
• Direct therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on use and care of appliances.
• Report patient responses or condition changes to the physician.
• Instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team on therapy techniques and goals.
• Train patients in prosthetic device use when appropriate.
• Identify need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress/discharge summaries per policy.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and team members.
• Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel.
• Participate in peer consultation and QAPI activities.
• Supervise PTAs per policy and state regulations.
• Instruct and evaluate home health aide care when therapy is the only skilled service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

State licensure as Physical Therapist

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver therapy services focused on maintaining comfort, function, and quality of life in home health and hospice settings. You will guide patients and caregivers with supportive techniques, safe mobility, and education to promote dignity and ease at end of life.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing professional growth with mentorship and development