Physical Therapist 7 day on/7day off(Home Health)

LHC Group, Inc.; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health provider is hiring a Physical Therapist for a 7-day on/7-day off schedule. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering care to enhance patient well-being. Join a culture of caring and make meaningful connections while advancing your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Independence and autonomy

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status and mobility.
• Develop treatment plans and perform interventions to improve patient well-being.
• Instruct healthcare team members and families regarding the plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Assessment

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist on a 7-day on/7-day off schedule.

At Three Rivers Home Health, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, colleagues, and communities—it's all about helping people. Find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted, in-person therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for delivering better, more advanced healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the therapist helps develop a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluates progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning according to accepted standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs healthcare team members, patients, and families/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks.

Three Rivers Home Health Services, part of the LHC Group family, is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care, united by our purpose: It's all about helping people.