Freedom at Home Dialysis, Expedient Home Health Care and Green Hills Hospice are sister agencies. We are currently looking for a experienced Physical Therapist  join our Home Health Team. Expedient Home Health provides comprehensive home health services to our coverage area. 

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct initial physical therapy evaluations in patient homes, including comprehensive functional assessments, range of motion, strength, balance, transfer ability, gait, pain, and home environment safety.

• Establish measurable, goal-oriented Plans of Care (POC) tailored to patient needs and physician orders.

• Perform timely Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) comprehensive assessments (start of care, re-certifications, discharges) in compliance with CMS guidelines.

• Re-evaluate patient progress regularly and modify treatment goals or treatment frequency as clinical condition indicates.

Direct Patient Care & Intervention

• Administer therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, balance activities, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy techniques.

• Assess safety and recommend appropriate durable medical equipment (DME), assistive devices (walkers, canes, wheelchairs), and home modifications (grab bars, ramp access).

• Educate patients, family members, and primary caregivers on home exercise programs (HEPs), body mechanics, fall prevention, and safety strategies.

Documentation & Coordination

• Complete clinical documentation (evaluations, daily visit notes, discharge summaries, OASIS data) within agency-mandated timeframes (typically within 24 to 48 hours).

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, registered nurses (RNs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), medical social workers (MSWs), and home health aides.

• Participate in case conferences, care coordination meetings, and clinical quality reviews.

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state licensing standards and agency supervision guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctor of Physical Therapy / DPT degree).

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.

• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

• Experience: 1+ years of physical therapy experience required; home health or acute care/rehab experience preferred. Working knowledge of OASIS documentation standards preferred.

• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance.

Criminal Background checks performed on all employees and applicants.