Physical Therapist

vTech Solution; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist to evaluate patients in home environments and implement individualized care plans. You will provide direct patient care, document at point of care, and ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and agency policies.

Travel to patients' homes is required; supervision of PTAs and CNAs may be involved, with scheduling coordinated to optimize care continuity and travel efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong documentation skills and ability to perform point of care documentation.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and CMS guidelines.
• Willingness to travel to patients' homes within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized home care plans.
• Provide direct patient care per physician orders.
• Perform CMS OASIS scoring and contribute to QA/QI initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record at point of care.
• Supervise PTAs and CNAs as required.
• Coordinate daily schedules to maximize continuity of care and travel efficiency.

Skills

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and providing rehabilitation interventions in the home health setting. This role involves managing and supervising patient care, educating patients and families, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements. The Physical Therapist applies evidence-based practice guidelines and maintains accurate documentation while promoting quality assurance and efficient care delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care for home environments.
• Provide direct patient care based on established care plans and physician orders.
• Apply knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations and treatments.
• Modify treatment plans as needed, including frequency and duration of care.
• Perform scoring of CMS-required OASIS and collaborate with Quality team for adjustments.
• Understand and comply with insurance requirements related to Home Health.
• Perform interventions permitted under the physical therapy practice act, including wound care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to develop patient care plans and communicate with physicians and staff.
• Document all skilled services, adverse events, and communications in the medical record at point of care.
• Engage in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Meet productivity standards and maintain accurate time logs and mileage records.
• Coordinate daily schedules with the scheduler to maximize continuity of care and efficient travel routes.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and CNAs as required.
• Participate in care conferences and plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges.
• Maintain licensure requirements including continuing education.
• Adhere to ethical standards defined by the physical therapy licensure board and agency policies.
• Participate in agency educational opportunities and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Montana.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based practice guidelines and Medicare regulations.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to perform point of care documentation.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum of two years previous physical therapy experience.
• Experience with wound care interventions in home health settings.
• Familiarity with CMS OASIS scoring and quality assurance processes.

Special Considerations:

• Position requires travel to patients' homes within the service area.
• Must comply with agency policies for start/end of day commuting and mileage logging.
• Participation in occasional evening or weekend coverage may be required.
• Must maintain ethical behavior as defined by licensure board and agency policy.

Scheduling:

• Typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional evening and weekend coverage as needed.
• Schedules coordinated daily to maximize care continuity and travel efficiency.