Physical Therapist (PT) (10528)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Lancaster (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide care in Lancaster, OH. This full-time role offers an annual salary between $80,000 and $110,000, plus a sign-on bonus of $10,000. You will evaluate patients, develop rehabilitation programs, and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and paid time off. Join us to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification and recent TB test required.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Community/home health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician's plan.
• Assess and evaluate patients' functional status.
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs.

Skills

Active physical therapy license in Ohio

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Leadership qualities

Education

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

Tools

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients’ homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Job Details:

• Full‑Time Hours: Monday – Friday; Standard Business Hours
• Annual Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year
• Sign‑on Bonus: $10,000 (paid in separate installments)
• Coverage Location: Lancaster, OH & surrounding areas
• Work Setting: On the road for patient visits or training at the local office or remotely

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care and 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, and 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 the physician.
• Initiate the 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.
• Participate in case conferences to discuss the goals of the physical therapy program with other personnel and/or family/caregivers.
• 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.
• 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 weeks.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well‑rounded care.

Requirements

• Active physical therapy license in Ohio.
• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.Recent TB test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with active automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other related areas.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Community/home health experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and strong 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 such as life and disability insurance, FHSA/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part‑time employees are also eligible for many of these benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a birthday bonus day, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for both 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 provide AI‑assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.