Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Cantex; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and manage home health patients across assigned territories in Texas. The role emphasizes developing individualized therapy plans, guiding PTAs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility and independence.

You will ensure regulatory compliance and thorough documentation, including OASIS, to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in TX with current credentials.
• Minimum 1 year in home health or related setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OASIS, regulations and therapy planning.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and team.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload independently in field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and manage home health patients to improve mobility and independence.
• Complete SOC, recertifications, and re-evaluations per physician orders.
• Develop and implement Plans of Care based on patient needs.
• Supervise PTAs per regulations and standards.
• Coordinate therapy with interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor progress and modify treatments for functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety and mobility.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including OASIS.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Support QA and performance improvement activities.

Skills

PT license Texas

Home health experience

OASIS knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

OASIS documentation

Home health software

Job description

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Location: Baytown, Highlands, Channelview, Jacinto City, Galena Park

The Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, treats, and manages patients in the home health setting to improve mobility, functional independence, strength, and overall quality of life. This role develops and implements individualized therapy plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. The Physical Therapist monitors patient progress, provides patient and caregiver education, and supports successful recovery, discharge planning, and continuity of care. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with home health regulations and professional practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and treat home health patients to improve mobility, strength, functional ability, and independence.


• Complete Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, and re-evaluation visits in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements.


• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) based on patient needs, therapy evaluations, and physician direction.


• Supervise and provide direction to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.


• Coordinate therapy services with interdisciplinary team members, including Skilled Nursing (SN), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), Medical Social Work (MSW), and Home Health Aides (HHA).


• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment interventions to support measurable functional outcomes.


• Provide patient and caregiver education on therapeutic exercise programs, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and functional independence.


• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including OASIS and therapy-related records.


• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, care coordination activities, and case conferences to support quality patient outcomes.


• Assist with discharge planning, transition of care activities, and ongoing therapy documentation oversight to support continuity of care and compliance.


• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Texas.


• Minimum of one year of experience in home health or a related clinical setting preferred.


• Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS documentation, and therapy care planning.


• Experience completing evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge planning.


• Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently in a field-based environment.


• Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) preferred.


• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.


• Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation related to therapy services preferred.


• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages


• 401k with match


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays


• Short-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement


• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.