Valley Health·Winchester, Virginia
The Physical Therapist provides direct one-on-one patient care and designs individualized plans of care within the patient's home. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise care provided by assistants using electronic records for documentation.
Home health - 207151
Work shift: First Shift (United States of America)
$38.02 - $57.04
The Home Health Physical Therapist provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work and home health techs.
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and use professional judgment to design the individualized plan of care which best meets the patient's needs.
The Physical Therapist provides direct, one-on-one patient care, and will also supervise care provided by assistants.
The Home Health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication, and the therapist will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record.
The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis.
The Physical Therapist works under the direction of a clinical team manager with support from a rehab clinical coordinator.
Employment begins with a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own.
Additional job duties include performance improvement opportunities, policy and procedure review and development, research, etc.
Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real-life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.
Bachelors, master's or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required.
Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required.
Certification & Licensure
Physical Therapy licensed or eligible in the state of assignment (Virginia or West Virginia) is required. Licensure in a secondary state may be required depending on geographical area assigned.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served.
Must have access to transfer electronic data.
Must not have been convicted of or have pending charges of any barrier crimes.
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com [https://valleyhealthbenefits.com/#/home].
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy, a valid state license (VA or WV), and BLS certification. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are mandatory.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
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