Physical Therapist (PT) – Per Diem Home Health Visits | Pinellas County

MATRIX HOME CARE; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Supportive clinical leadership team

Meaningful impact in patients' homes

Job summary

MATRIX HOME CARE is hiring licensed Physical Therapists for per diem home health visits in Pinellas County, FL. The PT evaluates patients, develops individualized plans, and delivers skilled therapy in patients’ homes to improve mobility and independence.

Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and able to work independently in the field, with strong documentation and communication skills and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Experience with evaluations, treatment planning, gait and balance training, and fall prevention.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical therapy evaluations and reassessments in the home setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, balance, strength, endurance, safety, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety precautions.
• Monitor progress and update the plan of care as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and care team regarding patient status and changes.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Follow state/federal regulations and home health standards.

Skills

Gait training

Balance training

Strengthening

Fall prevention

Communication

Documentation

Education

Florida PT license (active)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Per Diem Home Health Visits | Pinellas County

Clearwater, United States | Posted on 09/16/2026

Matrix Home Health Careprovides services throughout Florida.

Our Primary Goal

is to assure that everyone involved in the patient’s well-being has executives and Champions in charge, personally involved in the delivery of care and achieving desired outcomes.

RN’s, LPN’s, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists, Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Attendants, Companions/Live-Ins and other specialized healthcare professionals are licensed, trained and ready to provide care twenty-four hours a day, every day.

Job Description

Matrix Home Care, LLC, as manager for Gulfside Home Health, LLC, AHCA License #20255096, is currently hiring qualified caregivers and clinicians to support Gulfside patients and services. Employees hired for these roles will be employees of Matrix Home Care, LLC.

Matrix Home Care is a trusted home care organization dedicated to providing compassionate, reliable, and high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. We value professionalism, communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach. Our goal is to support both our patients and our clinical team by creating a positive, dependable, and respectful work environment.

Position Summary

Matrix Home Care is seeking experienced and compassionate Physical Therapists (PTs) for home health opportunities in Pinellas County. This position is ideal for therapists who are dependable, patient-focused, and comfortable providing therapy services in the home setting.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled therapy services, and help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall independence in the home.

Location

Field-based / Home Health setting

Schedule

Per diem / PRN opportunities available

Responsibilities

Complete physical therapy evaluations and reassessments in the home setting.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.

Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, balance, strength, endurance, safety, and functional independence.

Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety precautions, fall prevention, and mobility techniques.

Monitor patient progress and update the plan of care as needed.

Communicate with physicians, clinical leadership, and the care team regarding patient status and changes in condition.

Complete accurate and timely documentation.

Follow company policies, home health standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing.

Previous home health experience preferred.

Experience with evaluations, treatment planning, patient education, gait training, balance training, strengthening, and fall prevention preferred.

Must be reliable, professional, compassionate, and patient-focused.

Must be comfortable working independently in the field.

Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Must be able to pass all required background screening and onboarding requirements.

Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.More info: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Supportive clinical leadership team.

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ homes.

Weekly direct deposit.

Professional and team-focused work environment.