Home Health PT: Restore Mobility & Independence

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

100% medical through ICHRA

Mileage reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in Roanoke, VA. You will conduct skilled PT visits in patients' homes, assess mobility, develop plans of care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve independence and quality of life.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call rotation, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a direct impact on patient outcomes in a hospice/home health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program.
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or bachelor's with five years PT experience.
• Active Virginia Physical Therapist license (or compact license).
• Current BLS/CPR certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience as a licensed professional; Medicare Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skilled physical therapy visits in patients’ homes.
• Evaluate patients' functional abilities, mobility, strength, balance, and rehab needs.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized Plans of Care based on patient assessments and goals.
• Complete admission, re-certification, post-hospital, follow-up, and discharge assessments as appropriate.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform functional reassessment visits in accordance with Medicare regulations.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and activities to improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, transfers, fall prevention, and home safety.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and rehab needs to physicians and appropriate staff.
• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in weekly case conferences and staff development meetings.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend evaluations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree + 5 years PT experience

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in Roanoke, VA. You will conduct skilled PT visits in patients' homes, assess mobility, develop plans of care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve independence and quality of life.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call rotation, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a direct impact on patient outcomes in a hospice/home health setting.