Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Per Diem Manhattan Territory

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible scheduling

Field-based independence

EMR documentation support

Descripción de la vacante

@Home Therapy is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home rehabilitation to adult patients in Manhattan. The role focuses on improving mobility, restoring functional movement, and supporting independence within the patient’s home environment.

You will evaluate balance, gait, strength and functional mobility, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention, and monitor progress while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

Formación

• Active NYS Physical Therapist license.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently in home care setting.
• Knowledge of gait, balance and functional movement training.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate balance, gait, strength, ROM, and functional mobility in the home environment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Train patients in safe transfers, ambulation, stair negotiation and household mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention and safe movement strategies with assistive devices.
• Monitor progress, reassess status, and modify plans; collaborate with physicians and care team.
• Complete timely documentation in the EMR and maintain compliance with standards.

Conocimientos

New York State PT license

Adult rehabilitation experience

Gait and balance training

Descripción del empleo

Support Long-Term Mobility and Independence at Home.

@Home Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide in-home rehabilitation services to adult patients in Manhattan. This role focuses on improving mobility, restoring functional movement, and helping patients maintain independence within their home environments. You’ll be working in a community-based setting where therapy is directly applied to real-life movement challenges inside the home.

What You’ll Be Doing

Home Mobility Assessment:

• Evaluate balance, gait, strength, range of motion, and functional mobility in the home environment.
• Identify environmental and physical barriers that may affect safe mobility and independence.

Functional Rehabilitation Services

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve or maintain mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Provide rehabilitation for patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions.

Real-World Movement Training

• Train patients in safe transfers, ambulation, stair negotiation (when applicable), and household mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention, safe movement strategies, and the use of assistive devices.

Ongoing Progress Monitoring

• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely documentation using the agency's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Maintain compliance with clinical, regulatory, and agency documentation standards.

Work Structure & Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose your availability and manage your caseload independently.
• Field-Based Independence: Deliver care directly in patients’ homes with minimal clinic constraints.
• Operational Support: Administrative staff assist with coordination and scheduling.
• Per-Visit Compensation Model: Competitive pay with the ability to scale based on workload.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Physical Therapist license.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong understanding of gait, balance, and functional movement training.
• Ability to work independently in a home care setting.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.

Ideal Candidate

This role is well-suited for PTs who:

• Prefer functional, real-world rehabilitation over clinic-based treatment.
• Enjoy working independently in a mobile setting.
• Focus on long-term mobility and fall prevention.