Physical Therapist - Home Healthcare

Vetted Solutions; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide primary rehabilitative care in patients' homes across a defined region. The PT will assess, plan, and supervise individualized care, coordinating with RNs, LPNs, therapists, social workers, and physicians to support progression from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs and aides, updating plans based on patient progress, and ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licenses: Physical Therapist license, BLS certification, valid driver’s license, and private vehicle insurance.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time PT experience, preferably in home health.
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of home health operations, regulatory requirements, and OASIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, develop and adjust care plans, and manage patient care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate services across disciplines to ensure positive outcomes and meet goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote self-care and independence.
• Supervise and support rehabilitation staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation, participate in performance improvement activities, and communicate patient status effectively.

Skills

Assessment

Rehabilitation

Communication

Organizational skills

Home health operations

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Role:

The Physical Therapist provides primary rehabilitative care in patients' homes within a specified region, managing approximately 25-35 patients. They assess, develop, and supervise individualized plans of care, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, LPNs, therapists, social workers, and physicians. Responsibilities include conducting routine and complex therapy procedures, supervising PTAs and aides, and revising care plans based on patient progress.

Key Duties

• Assess patient needs, develop and adjust care plans, and manage patient care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate services across disciplines to ensure positive outcomes and meet goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote self-care and independence.
• Supervise and support rehabilitation staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation, participate in performance improvement activities, and communicate patient status effectively.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licenses: Physical Therapist license, BLS certification, valid driver’s license, and private vehicle insurance.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time PT experience, preferably in home health.
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of home health operations, regulatory requirements, and OASIS preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work independently, adapt to rural settings, and participate in ongoing education and performance improvement activities. Must be able to perform weekend and call rotations as needed.