Physical Therapist

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.

Schedule:

M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm Weekend On Call Rotation and Holiday Rotation

Territory:
Columbus, OH, Brice, Grove City, and surrounding areas

Agency:
The Ohio University Wexner Medical Center Home Care

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You’ll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician, interact with patients’ families, and experience the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.

We offer a guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, additional bonus opportunities, and a flexible schedule. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible options, paid time off, 401(k) participation, company‑paid life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician.
• Educate patients and their family members and ensure patient safety.
• Complete accurate documentation and remain compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an acute setting.
• Home‑care experience desired.
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Knowledgeable of therapy best practices and able to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Detail‑oriented, observant, disciplined, and able to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

• Provide skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjust as needed.
• Complete initial evaluation and admission visit within 48–72 hours of referral.
• Develop plan of care to help decrease re‑hospitalizations, especially for high‑risk patients.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore or maintain function using exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Arrange out‑patient services when not possible in the home setting.
• Promote continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Counsel patients and families on disease/injury management at all therapy phases.
• Incorporate patients and families in the development of the plan of care.
• Instruct patients and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Ensure patients/families understand financial responsibility for needed equipment through the DME department or MS.
• Teach patients on preventative measures and decision‑making to reduce re‑hospitalizations.
• Listen to patient and family members.
• Oversee and supervise therapy services of PTAs and, when appropriate, nurse assistants.
• Evaluate the plan of care based on patient response and adjust as needed.
• Communicate with PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Complete chart audits as requested.
• Maintain an active PT license in the state of employment.
• Communicate with scheduler about changes as needed.
• Participate in all on‑call requirements, case conferences, in‑service trainings, mandatory agency meetings, and orientation/training of new employees.
• Maintain a professional appearance as a representative of the company.
• Understand and practice agency policies and procedures.

• Drive to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit…