Physical Therapist, (PT)

Grammar LLC; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to join a team-based home health care environment. The role focuses on managing and delivering patient care plans with collaboration across care disciplines.

The team is noted for top workplace culture and a strong commitment to career development. This position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with one weekend per month and two holidays annually.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical condition, mobility, strength, balance, posture, and ROM.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Perform therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation.
• Administer physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction) as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, sessions, progress, discharge notes.
• Assist patients in regaining mobility after surgery, injury, stroke, or illness.
• Recommend assistive devices and provide training on their use.
• Assess fall risk and implement safety interventions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate follow-up care.
• Supervise PTAs and rehab aides as permitted by state regulations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices through continuing education.
• Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm, 1 weekend per month, and 2 holidays per year.

Job description

Role: Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

We’re looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our home health physical therapists collaborate to provide management and delivery of patient care plans. We are consistently named a Top Workplace by our employees and genuinely care where you are in your career path.

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical condition, mobility, strength, balance, posture, and range of motion.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Perform therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation.
• Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction when appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, posture, body mechanics, and self-management techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Assist patients in regaining mobility following surgery, injury, stroke, or illness.
• Recommend assistive devices such as walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, or orthotics and provide training on their use.
• Assess fall risk and implement interventions to improve safety and reduce injury.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, ethical standards, infection control, and patient privacy requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation aides as permitted by state regulations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices through continuing education and professional development.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, 1 weekend per month, and 2 holidays per year.