Home Health Physical Therapist - Washington DC

LHC Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Physical Therapist, where you will build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. This role emphasizes independence and autonomy while offering opportunities for career growth and continuing education. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services. Your expertise will help patients relieve pain, restore function, and maintain their well-being using evidence-based techniques. If you are driven by a passion for serving others and advancing quality healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Independence and Autonomy

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy license and CPR certification required.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' needs and develop care plans in consultation with physicians.
• Provide physical therapy services according to state laws and care plans.
• Supervise home health aides and PTAs as allowed by state regulations.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Evidence-Based Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Current Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapist/PT to join our passionate team in Washington DC!

At HomeCall, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, emphasizing meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. We believe it's all about helping people. Find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist with HomeCall, you can expect:

1. The ability to build trusted in-person therapist-patient relationships
2. Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. Independence and autonomy
4. Career growth opportunities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for advancing quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and physical therapy needs, and consult with physicians to develop plans of care.
• Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Observe and report patient responses and any condition changes to the nurse supervisor and/or physician.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum functioning using evidence-based techniques.
• Instruct patients, families, and healthcare team members about the care plan, limitations, and progress.
• Visit patients across the service area and nearby agencies as needed.
• Complete progress notes for each visit and submit them per policy.
• Conduct evaluations and develop plans of care within state guidelines, reporting outcomes within 24 hours.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees as requested.
• Supervise home health aides and PTAs as allowed by state regulation and agency policy.
• Participate in weekend rotations to provide services as needed.
• Prepare discharge summaries and periodic patient condition reports.
• Provide in-service education upon request.
• Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and licensure requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

HomeCall, part of LHC Group, is a preferred provider of post-acute care nationwide, delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services across home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. Our shared purpose is: It's all about helping people.