Physical Therapist (PT) (10486)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Free continuing education (CEUs)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Westerville, OH to provide essential therapy services to patients based on physician's recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a valid Ohio physical therapy license and relevant educational qualifications.

This role includes responsibilities such as in-home patient visits and collaboration with other healthcare personnel. The position offers an attractive salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 per year, along with extensive benefits including paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in physical therapy or rehabilitation preferred.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician's plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic status.
• Develop and direct physical therapy programs.
• Evaluate home environment for patient needs.
• Instruct caregivers on the use of therapeutic appliances.
• Collaborate with team personnel for patient care.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle physical workload

Ability to build rapport with patients

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor's, master's or doctorate in physical therapy

Active physical therapy license in Ohio

Current CPR certification

Tools

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Westerville, OH
Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000 per year
Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 (paid in installments)
Job Category: Physical Therapist

Full‑Time: Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours.
Coverage Location: Westerville, OH & surrounding areas (New Albany, Whitehall, Gahanna, North Linden).
Travel: Required with mileage reimbursement.
Work setting: On‑road patient visits, training at local office or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative/functional status.
• Develop, implement and direct physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate the patient's home environment.
• Assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM potential for rehab.
• Direct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determine priority needs for physical therapy.
• Report the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in their condition to their physician.
• Initiate physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient.
• Instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train the patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for the patient.
• Prepare and submit a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provide in‑service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participate in the peer consultation process.
• Supervise PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well‑rounded care.

Requirements

• Active physical therapy license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor's, master's or doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program, required.
• Possess and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Recent TB test.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with active automobile insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Benefits

We offer a well‑rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full‑time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part‑time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full‑time and part‑time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day‑to‑day easier, we also provide AI‑assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.