Physical Therapist

Novus LifeCare Home Health and Hospice; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K from Day 1

Company Car

Flexible schedule

No on-call

Job summary

Novus LifeCare Home Health and Hospice in Clinton, MO is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to assess patients in their homes, develop plans, and deliver therapy that supports comfort and independence.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team, complete documentation, and participate in case conferences while traveling locally.

The role offers a typical home health schedule with 4/10s or 5/8s, driver’s license, and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Missouri required.
• Ability to assess and plan therapy for home health patients.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care team.
• Experience with documentation and scheduling in home health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional status, mobility, and pain levels in-home settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with home health and hospice goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and educate patients and caregivers.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Complete timely documentation and participate in case conferences.
• Support quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Patient education

Time management

Education

Missouri Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

Novus LifeCare is Kansas City’s premier Home Health and Hospice agency, serving patients and families across Kansas and Missouri. The organization provides skilled home health care and compassionate hospice services focused on comfort, pain management, and supporting individual goals of care.

Applicants can learn more about the agency and its services at www.novuslifecare.com.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Physical Therapist role based in Clinton, MO. The Physical Therapist will assess patients’ functional status, mobility, and pain levels, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with home health and hospice goals. Daily responsibilities include delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, educating patients and caregivers on exercises and safety, and monitoring progress to adjust care plans as needed. The role involves close collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, goal-oriented care. The Physical Therapist will also complete timely documentation, participate in case conferences, and support quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensure and clinical preparation: Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Missouri
• Clinical and technical skills: Strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload in home health settings.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including educating patients and families, and effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Organizational and documentation skills: Proficiency in maintaining accurate clinical documentation, managing time and schedules, and using electronic health records or related software.
• Personal qualities and experience: Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity, with a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally. Prior home health or hospice experience is preferred but not required.
• Company Car.
• No on call
• Flexible schedule (4 10's or 5 8's) - control your schedule.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K - from Day 1.