In-Home Physical Therapist (PRN) – Boost Mobility

Ascend Health; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascend Health in Montclair, NJ is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You will assess patients in their homes, develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, and educate families to support progress.

Experience in home health and a valid state PT license are required. This PRN role emphasizes compassionate care, strong documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective transitions

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist certification in the state of Operations
• 1+ years experience in Home Health, Acute Care setting or Rehabilitation Facility

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home.
• Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate patients’ mobility, functional abilities, pain levels, and overall safety.
• Develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving ADLs, strength, balance, and overall independence.
• Deliver hands-on therapy and interventions in the patient’s home using evidence-based techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and safe practices to support progress between visits.
• Track and evaluate patient outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed to ensure the most effective results.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support smooth transitions between levels of service.
• Document all visits, treatments, and progress in compliance with agency standards and home care regulations.
• Maintain reliable and timely attendance to ensure continuity of care and a strong patient-provider relationship

Skills

Patient-centered care

Home health care

In-home assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Ascend Health in Montclair, NJ is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You will assess patients in their homes, develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, and educate families to support progress.

Experience in home health and a valid state PT license are required. This PRN role emphasizes compassionate care, strong documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective transitions