In-Home Physical Therapist: Autonomy & Impact

Innovive Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovive Health seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our home health team, delivering in-home PT to help patients regain independence.

You will conduct evaluations, start-of-care visits, follow-ups, and discharge planning, develop personalized plans, and educate patients and caregivers.

Travel to patient homes is required; MA licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license are needed; a collaborative, autonomous role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Massachusetts PT.
• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Home health experience required.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services including evaluations, initial visits, follow-ups, recertifications, OASIS assessments, and discharges.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and mobility activities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, and daily living strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
• Assess vital signs as needed and communicate concerns to the care team.
• Recommend and educate on the use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physicians.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical decision-making

Autonomy

Flexibility

Home health experience

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

CPR certification (current)

Job description

Innovive Health seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our home health team, delivering in-home PT to help patients regain independence.

You will conduct evaluations, start-of-care visits, follow-ups, and discharge planning, develop personalized plans, and educate patients and caregivers.

Travel to patient homes is required; MA licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license are needed; a collaborative, autonomous role with growth opportunities.