Home Health PT: Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule & Impact

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) for Home Health in the East Canton/Canton area. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm schedule with travel to patient homes.

The PT will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes while complying with Medicare and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting required.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of employment.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet documentation deadlines, and work independently.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy services as ordered by the attending physician.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including OASIS assessments, and develop individualized plans of care.
• As the treating Physical Therapist, assess patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and the safe use of assistive devices.
• Communicate patient status, progress, and recommendations to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
• Travel to patient homes according to the daily visit schedule.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within agency timeframes, including Start of Care, evaluation, recertification, routine visit, and discharge documentation.

Skills

PT license

Home health

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

DPT degree

Licensed PT

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) for Home Health in the East Canton/Canton area. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm schedule with travel to patient homes.

The PT will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes while complying with Medicare and agency guidelines.