Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Visits (Per Diem) Long Island Territory

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Field-Based Independence

Operational Support

Job summary

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide in-home rehabilitation services in Jericho. This role focuses on improving patient mobility and independence at home, with strong emphasis on assessing balance, strength, and developing customized treatment plans.

Candidates must possess an active New York State Physical Therapist license and should thrive in an independent work environment. Enjoy competitive pay with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active New York State Physical Therapist license.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of gait, balance, and functional movement training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate balance, gait, strength, range of motion, and functional mobility.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for improving mobility and functional independence.
• Train patients in safe transfers and fall prevention strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as required.

Skills

Experience with adult rehabilitation

Strong communication skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of gait and balance

Education

Active New York State Physical Therapist license

Job description

Overview

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 the Jericho area. 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.

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

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

Apply Today

If you’re a Physical Therapist looking for a flexible, home-based role focused on restoring mobility and independence, apply today to join @Home Therapy.