Physical Therapist Home Health

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UPMC Home Health in the Dauphin County area is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our home-based care team. You will deliver one-on-one evaluations and treatment in patients' homes, guiding rehabilitation with compassion.

This role offers Monday–Friday daylight shifts, on-call weekends rotations, and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. You’ll work within an interdisciplinary team supported by UPMC’s extensive resources.

Qualifications

• Patient-focused care in home health settings
• Ability to educate patients and families
• Interdisciplinary collaboration within home health teams
• Documentation and regulatory compliance in PT practice

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services in patients' homes.
• Develop and implement PT plans of treatment.
• Utilize modalities and assistive devices per standards.
• Engage family and care teams to optimize outcomes.
• Document promptly and accurately per regulatory standards

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Customer service

Clinical assessment skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) license

Job description

UPMC Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist for the Dauphin County area Team!

Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to deliver personalized, one-on-one patient care? UPMC Home Healthcare is growing, and we are expanding our Home Health Physical Therapy Team in the Dauphin County area. We are hiring skilled and compassionate physical therapists to join our home health interdisciplinary team! You\'ll work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you\'ll have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes. Monday-Friday daylight shifts with rotations for on-call weekends.

Why Choose UPMC Home Healthcare

Join a nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation and excellence. As part of UPMC – a world-class academic medical center and integrated health system – you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career.

• Deliver compassionate, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients\' homes, fostering deeper connections and personalized treatment.
• Be part of a mission-driven team backed by UPMC\'s renowned hospitals, research, and health plan – offering a unique continuum of care.
• Sign-on bonus available for both new graduates and experienced professionals up to $15,000.
• Advance your career through ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being – including tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate to support your travel needs.

Final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.
• Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education.
• Evaluates, plans, and treats patients in an effective Physical Therapy Program including the use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Identifies develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the Agency\'s Home Health or Early Intervention programs that will enhance the quality of services we provide.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, if applicable.
• Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization.
• Maintains and completes all required documentation, orders, Point of Care or written, promptly and accurately within Agency and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information same day, if applicable.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide physical therapy services and participates in the development of a physical therapy plan of treatment including modalities, frequency and treatment in collaboration with the referring physician for patients from birth to geriatrics to assist patient in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of physical therapy.