Physical Therapist - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Muse (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver services focused on comfort, function, and quality of life. You will educate patients and families to promote dignity at the end of life, following physician plans and hospice guidelines.

As part of a supportive team, you will collaborate with clinicians, supervise PTAs, participate in IDG meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; home health or community-based experience helpful.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician’s plan of care and state laws.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status; participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
• Direct therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on use of therapeutic devices.
• Identify therapy needs and report changes to the physician.
• Supervise PTAs and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a homehealth and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and ourteam members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life

Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team

Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career

Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensationpackage that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Financial & Legal

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Physical Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver therapy services focused on maintaining comfort, function, and quality of life—not active rehabilitation. You will guide patients and caregivers through supportive techniques, safe mobility, and meaningful education to promote dignity and ease at the end of life. Every encounter reflects our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.

Essential Functions

• Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer abilities—with a hospice focus on comfort rather than rehabilitation.
• Direct physical therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Identify and prioritize therapy needs and report patient responses or condition changes to the physician.
• Initiate the therapy program and instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on therapy techniques and care goals.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
• Identify the need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.

Communication & Documentation

• Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress summaries, and discharge summaries per organizational policy.
• Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support coordinated hospice care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel as needed.
• Participate in peer consultation and QAPI activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; home health or community-based experience helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.