Physical Therapist (PT)

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Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health

Territory: Mt Vernon, Kingstown, Arlington, Alexandria City

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM

Alternate Solutions Home Health

Position Summary

As a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT), you'll provide skilled physical therapy services under physician orders to help patients regain mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and maximize independence in the comfort of their homes. The PT develops individualized plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, ensures patient safety, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes. The PT is responsible for accurate clinical documentation and maintaining compliance with Medicare, state, and agency regulations.

What We Offer

We make it easy for our clinicians to focus on patient care by providing the support, flexibility, and resources needed to succeed.

Benefits & Perks

• Guaranteed base salary plus an uncapped bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Additional incentive opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Dedicated scheduling and patient admissions support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing education and professional development

Qualifications

Required

• Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of PT experience in an acute care setting.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Preferred

• Home Health PT experience.
• Experience with OASIS documentation and Medicare regulations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, and team members.
• Knowledge of current physical therapy best practices and standards of care.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered PT care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide skilled PT services in patients' homes according to physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including OASIS assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Complete initial evaluations and admissions within established timeframes.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to relieve pain, improve mobility, restore function, and maximize independence.
• Reassess patients regularly and adjust treatment plans based on progress and changing clinical needs.
• Implement strategies to reduce hospital readmissions through early intervention and patient education.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, therapeutic exercises, fall prevention, and home safety.
• Instruct patients and families on the safe use of assistive devices, including walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, braces, and prosthetic or orthotic equipment.
• Encourage active participation in the plan of care and promote patient independence.
• Collaborate with the appropriate team members regarding durable medical equipment (DME) needs and financial resources.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTAs, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.