Alternate Solutions Health Network·Canton, Ohio
Provide skilled physical therapy services in patients' homes to improve mobility, reduce pain, and maximize independence. Develop individualized plans of care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Physical therapist (Pt) – home health
Schedule: Mon-Friday 8am-5pm
Multiple Territory positions available: East Canton, Canton, Canal Fulton, Massillon, East Sparta
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team. The Physical Therapist provides skilled therapy services in patients' homes under physician orders, helping individuals improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and maximize independence. The PT develops individualized plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, state, and agency guidelines.
Key responsibilities
Provide skilled home health physical therapy services as ordered by the attending physician.
Perform comprehensive evaluations, including OASIS assessments, and develop individualized plans of care.
As the treating Physical Therapist, assess patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and the safe use of assistive devices.
Communicate patient status, progress, and recommendations to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
Ensure continuity of care through admissions, recertifications, resumptions of care, transfers, and discharges.
Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within agency timeframes, including Start of Care, evaluation, recertification, routine visit, and discharge documentation.
Maintain compliance with Medicare, federal, state, and company documentation standards.
Participate in case conferences, on-call responsibilities, mandatory meetings, and continuing education.
Travel to patient homes according to the daily visit schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.
If you are a compassionate Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact through home health care, we encourage you to apply. Join our team as a PT and help patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current, unrestricted state license. A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting is required, with home health experience preferred.
Market context
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