PT Home Health

Freedom-At-Home; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Home Health in Michigan is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide professional in-home services within the scope of PT practice. You will collaborate with primary care physicians and the healthcare team to deliver client-centered care and educate patients and families to foster independence.

You will perform assessments, develop and document plans of care, and participate in ongoing performance improvement while traveling to patient residences.

Qualifications

• Completion of CAPTE-accredited PT program or equivalent.
• Active MI PT license.
• Minimum 2 years PT experience.
• Current CPR certification and background check.
• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting, standing, transferring).

Responsibilities

• Receives intake referrals and prepares PT paperwork/tools for visits.
• Performs PT assessments and documents outcomes; develops Plan of Care.
• Evaluates function, mobility, and independence; promotes improvement.
• Communicates with patients, families, and care teams for seamless service.
• Educates patients on prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive device use.
• Maintains accurate clinical records and participates in quality initiatives.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Active Michigan Physical Therapy license

Minimum 2 years PT experience

CPR certification

Criminal background check

Tools

None

Job description

PT Home Health

Join Freedom At Home, a Combat and Service Disabled Veteran owned and operated Small Business, as we strive to be a leader in home healthcare services. We're seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and hard-working Physical Therapist to join our team of clinicians who value their work and take pride in what they do.

Job Summary:

As a Physical Therapist with Freedom At Home, you will provide professional services within the scope of physical therapy practice standards, collaborating with primary care physicians and other members of the healthcare team to deliver exceptional, client-centered care. You will teach and educate patients and their families, and work to foster independence and promote a fulfilling life.

Responsibilities:

• Receives intake referral information and prepares PT paperwork/tools necessary for visits
• Performs PT assessments, documents accordingly, and helps develop an effective PT Plan of Care (POC)
• Evaluates patient function, mobility, and independence, and develops strategies to promote improvement
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure seamless care
• Demonstrates expertise in prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices, and educates patients on safe use
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records, and participates in peer review and performance improvement initiatives
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and growth opportunities to enhance practice and patient care

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a PT program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in PT education (CAPTE) or successor organizations
• Current, active license to practice Physical Therapy in Michigan
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist
• Criminal background check and Current CPR certification
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, transferring, and standing for extended periods

Work Environment:

• Indoors, performing patient assessments and tasks in patient residences
• Travel to patient residences and meetings, with possible exposure to communicable diseases

Functional Abilities:

• Ability to access patient homes that may not be handicap accessible
• Ability to hear, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English