Physical Therapist ( PT)

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Homecare seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in East Canton and surrounding areas. The PT delivers skilled services in patients' homes under physician orders, focusing on mobility, pain reduction, and functional independence while building individualized plans of care.

You will educate patients and caregivers, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, supervise PTAs, and ensure Medicare and state compliance.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of employment (Ohio).
• Minimum of one year of PT experience; home health preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy services as ordered by the attending physician.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including OASIS assessments, and develop individualized plans of care.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and safe use of assistive devices.
• Supervise PTAs as allowed by state regulations and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient education

Independence at work

Home health care

Travel daily

Education

PT degree

PT licensure (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Physical Therapist (PT) Territory- Home Health Sign on Bonus $10,000 Schedule: Mon-Friday 8am-5pm Mercy Medical Homecare Multiple Territory position: East Canton, Canton, Canal Fulton, Massillon, East Sparta

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team. The Physical Therapist provides skilled therapy services in patients' homes under physician orders, helping individuals improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and maximize independence. The PT develops individualized plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, state, and agency guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy services as ordered by the attending physician.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including OASIS assessments, and develop individualized plans of care.
• As the treating Physical Therapist, assess patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and the safe use of assistive devices.
• Communicate patient status, progress, and recommendations to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
• Ensure continuity of care through admissions, recertifications, resumptions of care, transfers, and discharges.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within agency timeframes, including Start of Care, evaluation, recertification, routine visit, and discharge documentation.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, federal, state, and company documentation standards.
• Participate in case conferences, on-call responsibilities, mandatory meetings, and continuing education.
• Travel to patient homes according to the daily visit schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting required.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of employment.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet documentation deadlines, and work independently.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk, stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Travel daily to patient homes within the assigned service area.
• Use electronic medical records and other computer systems proficiently.
• Demonstrate the visual, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the Physical Therapist role.

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful one-on-one patient care
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Homecare Cleveland is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process.

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Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.