Physical Therapist- Home Health

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking an experienced Home Health Physical Therapist. In this role, you'll help patients regain independence by providing in-home therapy that is both compassionate and evidence-based. You'll perform evaluations, develop tailored care plans, and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for those qualified. Join Riverside to redefine what home health care looks like in our community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess patient needs and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and design goal-oriented care plans.
• Complete timely reassessments and update care plans.
• Build trusting relationships across the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient assessments

Communication skills

Collaborative care

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Are you ready to love what you do and love where you work? At Riverside, you’ll be part of an integrated health system trusted across our communities—a place where your work truly matters. Our mission drives everything: to care for others as we would care for those we love.

As a therapist, you’ll bring that mission to life every day, helping patients regain independence and confidence while delivering care that reflects The Riverside Care Difference—care that is focused on high reliability in our patient experience and service excellence. Riverside at Home in Gloucester is looking for an experienced and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our dedicated team!

In this rewarding role, you’ll bring expert clinical skills and a personal touch to patients in the comfort of their homes—helping them restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and achieve greater independence. You’ll perform evaluations and OASIS assessments, develop evidence-based plans of care, and deliver hands‑on therapy that makes a measurable difference in daily living.

As a Staff Physical Therapist, you’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team that values connection, innovation, and excellence in every aspect of patient care.

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $15,000 for those that qualify!

What You’ll Do

• Perform patient evaluations, determine PT diagnoses, and design goal‑oriented plans of care based on best practices and current evidence.
• Complete timely reassessments, including OASIS assessments, and update care plans in collaboration with physicians and care team members.
• Build trusting relationships across the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in care conferences to ensure continuity of care.
• Guide and mentor Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides, ensuring quality care and completion of required supervisory documentation.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive clinical and progress notes that demonstrate skilled intervention and support positive outcomes.
• Carry out and adapt treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence, using evidence‑based principles and compassionate care.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (required).

Experience

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess patient needs, analyze data, and deliver age‑appropriate care.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Collaborative spirit with a passion for patient‑centered care.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Physical Therapy License (PT) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (required upon hire).
• CPR/BLS Certification – AHA, ARC, or ASHI (required within 30 days).
• Valid Driver’s License (required; frequent travel using personal vehicle).

Why Join Riverside at Home

At Riverside at Home, we believe rehabilitation is most powerful when it happens where patients feel safe and supported—at home. You’ll be part of a trusted organization that values teamwork, lifelong learning, and the privilege of providing exceptional care in the community we call home.

Join us—and help redefine what compassionate, evidence‑based home health care looks like.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.