The Home Health Physical Therapist performs evaluations and assesses patients for physical therapy services. Additionally, the Physical Therapist develops, directs, and carries out a plan of care based on the patient’s needs and outcome goals. Home Health Physical Therapists work with patients and their families in the home to carry out the goals set forth in the initial assessment and acheive optimal outcomes.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, it is essential to be competent in the necessary clinical skills such as thorough assessment, detailed timely documentation, and understanding the abilities and limitations of a patient, but it is also equally important to excel in communication and interpersonal skills to ensure that each patient understands the care being provided and feels at ease and comfortable while receiving the therapy they need. An outstanding Home Health Physical Therapist effectively executes these two components, while showing sensitivity to all different cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles to provide the best patient care.

Requirements include:

-1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist in the home health capacity -Current PT License -Current CPR Card (BLS for Healthcare Providers) -Current TB (within 1 year) -Current Physical (within the last 6 months) -Current Driver’s License -Current valid auto insurance