Physical Therapist- Home Health Full Time

Valence-Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k + Company match

Paid Holidays

PTO Package

Paid Orientation

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Extended Home Care in New York City is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide full-time home visits across Manhattan or Queens. This role offers autonomy, strong clinical support, and competitive compensation.

The position includes a salary range of $100,000–$120,000 plus a $300 monthly travel stipend, with benefits and opportunities for growth in a growing home health organization.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM - potential for rehab.
• Directs physical therapy treatment.
• Instructs patients and families in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reports patient reaction to treatment to the physician.
• Initiates therapy and trains others on therapy goals.
• Trains patient on prosthetic device use.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers as needed.
• Prepares and submits clinical/progress summaries to reach goals.
• Participates in discharge planning and progress summaries.
• Provides PT consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Prepares in-service education for staff as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation and supervises PT aides as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Motivated

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)
Full-Time Home Health Care

Available service areas: Manhattan or Queens

Extended Home Care is actively seeking compassionate and motivated Full-Time and Fee-for-Service (FFS) Physical Therapists to provide home visits throughout the Manhattan or Queens service areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing home care organization that offers flexibility, autonomy, competitive compensation, and strong clinical support.

Whether you are an experienced home care therapist or looking to transition into the field, Extended Home Care offers a supportive environment where clinicians can build meaningful patient relationships.

Full-Time Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + $300 Monthly Travel Stipend

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluateshomeenvironment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs. supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Position Requirements:

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensedtopracticeasphysical therapist within theState,ifapplicable.
• Two years ofappropriateexperienceas aphysicaltherapist.Community/homehealthexperienceispreferred.
• Demonstrates goodverbalandwrittencommunication and organization skills.
• Possessesandmaintainscurrent CPRcertification.
• Mustbe alicenseddriverwithan automobile thatisinsuredin accordance with state ororganization requirementsand is ingoodworkingorder.

Position Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k + Company match
• Paid Holidays.
• PTO Package
• Paid Orientation
• Employee Referral Program

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + $300 Monthly Travel Stipend

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.