Part-Time Weekend Physical Therapist

Northshore Home Health Care; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a licensed physical therapist to deliver in-home therapy, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence.

You will collaborate with care teams, develop and adjust treatment plans, document progress, and supervise PTAs and aides, while maintaining thorough patient records and communicating with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating within healthcare teams.
• Preferred: one year of physical therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver prescribed physical therapy treatments in patients' homes to optimize physical function.
• Assess and document patients' physical strengths to guide treatment goals and support physician evaluations.
• Develop rehabilitation programs aligned with physician plans and patient needs.
• Provide clear instructions and oversee performance of PTAs and aides.
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient observations, interventions, and progress.
• Report patient progress to physicians, care teams, patients, and families, ensuring comprehensive communication.

Skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves providing personalized home-based physical therapy to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence. The therapist collaborates with healthcare teams, develops and implements treatment plans, assesses patient progress, and documents interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver prescribed physical therapy treatments in patients' homes to optimize physical function.
• Assess and document patients' physical strengths to guide treatment goals and support physician evaluations.
• Develop rehabilitation programs aligned with physician plans and patient needs.
• Provide clear instructions and oversee performance of PTAs and aides.
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient observations, interventions, and progress.
• Report patient progress to physicians, care teams, patients, and families, ensuring comprehensive communication.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating within healthcare teams.
• Preferred: one year of physical therapy experience.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are necessary. This is a patient-facing role requiring TB screening and adherence to safety programs.