Physical Therapist-Home Health

Stella Maris Inc; Mays Chapel (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health and dental benefits

Discounts on insurance

Pet wellness

EAP & mental health

Perks at Work

Job summary

Stella Maris Inc in Maryland is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for our Howard County region. This full-time role involves delivering skilled PT services to adults in their homes, coordinating with the care team, and documenting progress through regular visits and written plans of care.

The position requires Maryland licensure in Physical Therapy, CPR certification, prior home health experience, and a valid driver's license with daily travel within Howard County.

Qualifications

• Maryland State License in Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Prior experience in home health.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Daily travel within Howard County region.

Responsibilities

• Organize, conduct, and evaluate prescribed therapy programs in a home health care setting.
• Make initial and follow-up visits; document progress and adjust care plans.
• Develop individualized care plans under physician orders and communicate with the care team.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and guide patients toward goals.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and family; prepare progress reports.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on techniques to maintain progress after discharge.
• Manage patient scheduling and adapt to adjustments while maintaining complete medical records.

Skills

Physical therapy

Home health

Patient care

Job description

Summary

Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home health care for adults. We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Howard County.

Summary

Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home health care for adults. We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Howard County.

WE ARE EXPANDING!

Stella Maris is looking for Home Health Physical Therapist to join their growing Home Health team in Howard County, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.

Full-time Monday-Friday, 80hrs biweekly

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Howard County Region

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the home care manager, the main function of the Physical Therapist is to organize, conduct, and evaluate prescribed therapy program of patients in a home health care setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Makes initial and follow-up visits to patients assigned. Uses the physical therapy process of assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation to provide physical and psycho-social care to patients and their families. Performs skilled care as indicated in the plan of care.
• Develops individualized plan of care for patient under the order of a physician. Maintains ongoing communication with care team and documents regularly against and appropriately updates care plans.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of treatment program and make changes in response to patient's progress, guiding patient toward goal achievement.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, and joint functional ability tests.
• Collaborate with other health professionals, patient, and/or family in developing plan of care. Prepares progress reports.
• Instructs patient, family and/or caregivers in techniques to be continued after discharge.
• Manages work and patient schedule to make optimum use of time. Adjusts schedule to accommodate unexpected occurrences and to assist others as needed.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record. Maintain compliance with standards.

Requirements

• State of Maryland License in Physical Therapy
• Current CPR Certification
• Prior experience in home health required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• This position requires daily travel in the Howard County assigned region**

Min

USD $40.70/Hr.

Max

USD $63.00/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.