Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Ascend Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver in-home care across New Jersey. The role focuses on evaluating mobility, designing individualized treatment plans, and providing hands-on therapy in patients' homes.

You will educate families, track outcomes, and collaborate with a care team to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality service. Requirements include a Master’s in Physical Therapy and an active NJ license, with at least 1 year in home health or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy required.
• Active NJ PT license required.
• Minimum 1 year of home health or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered home care during visits.
• Assess mobility, function, pain, and safety at home.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver hands-on therapy using evidence-based techniques.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and safety.
• Track outcomes and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document visits and progress per agency standards.
• Maintain reliable attendance for continuity of care.

Skills

In-home patient care

Mobility assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Attendance reliability

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Current NJ PT license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Home Care!

Salary Starting at $110,000+

Now Hiring –Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home, creating a positive and supportive experience during each visit
2. Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate patients’ mobility, functional abilities, pain levels, and overall safety
3. Develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving ADLs, strength, balance, and overall independence
4. Deliver hands‑on therapy and interventions in the patient’s home using evidence‑based techniques and appropriate assistive devices
5. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and safe practices to support progress between visits
6. Track and evaluate patient outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed to ensure the most effective results
7. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support smooth transitions between levels of service
8. Document all visits, treatments, and progress in compliance with agency standards and home care regulations
9. Maintain reliable and timely attendance to ensure continuity of care and a strong patient-provider relationship

Education:

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Professional Experience:

• Current Physical Therapist Certification in the state of Operations
• 1+ years experience in Home Health, Acute Care setting or Rehabilitation Facility