PT Field Evaluator

Wellbound Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WELLBOUND Certified Home Health Agency seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) Field Evaluator to deliver high-quality home-based therapy across all five NYC boroughs and Long Island. You will assess patients' mobility, cognition, and functional independence, then develop Plan of Care and evidence-based interventions tailored to each home setting.

This fee-for-service role requires a Master’s in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and strong communication skills to collaborate with PTAs,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Prior experience in pediatric settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations assessing patients’ functional abilities, medical history, and goals.
• Develop and establish a detailed Plan of Care (POC) including goals, visit frequency, and interventions.
• Perform assessments of motor skills, balance, endurance, and functional mobility.
• Collaborate with PTAs by communicating the Plan of Care and treatment goals.
• Ensure PTAs implement interventions as prescribed and within scope of practice.
• Maintain ongoing communication about changes in patient status and adjust plans as needed.
• Ensure documentation and practices comply with agency standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

WELLBOUND Certified Home Health Agency is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) Field Evaluator to join our growing team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality therapeutic services that support patients’ mobility, self-care, cognition, and overall functional independence. Services are provided in patients’ homes throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. Your clinical expertise will play a critical role in helping individuals achieve their highest level of function in a familiar and supportive environment.

Location: All 5 boroughs and Long Island

Compensation: $100

Job Type: Fee-for-Service (FFS)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations assessing patients’ functional abilities, medical history, and individualized goals.
• Develop and establish a detailed Plan of Care (POC), including treatment goals, visit frequency, and evidence-based interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Perform assessments related to motor skills, balance, endurance, conditioning, and functional mobility.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) by clearly communicating the established Plan of Care and treatment goals.
• Ensure PTAs implement interventions in accordance with the prescribed Plan of Care and within their scope of practice.
• Maintain ongoing communication regarding changes in patient status and make appropriate adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
• Ensure documentation and clinical practices remain compliant with agency standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Prior experience in pediatric settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Why Join Us

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with special needs and value providing care in a home-based setting, and become part of our dedicated clinical team at WELLBOUND Certified Home Health Agency.