Home Health Physical Therapist

Cohesive Healthcare Management and Consulting, LLC

The Home Health Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. The Physical Therapist develops individualized treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes and quality of life. This role supports the patients plan of care, ensuring continuity of care and promoting independence in the home environment.

Licensure/

Education:

Current, active Physical Therapist license in the state of Oklahoma, in good standing.

Certification:
Must maintain current BLS

Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of home health experience (required).
• Previous supervisory or coordinator experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of home health regulations, compliance, and EMR systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work collaboratively across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for home health patients.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, gait training, transfer training, balance training, pain management, and functional mobility training.
• Assess home environments and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment to improve safety and independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate patient status and progress with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care coordination and case conferences as required.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to travel frequently to patient homes, facilities, and meetings as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and reach for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients, including those weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver medical equipment, wheelchairs, and therapy devices.
• Fine motor skills to perform therapeutic interventions and operate medical/office equipment.
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity to assess patient condition, provide treatment, and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to drive for extended periods and tolerate variable weather and environmental conditions when traveling to patient homes.
• Stamina to manage a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, as patient needs dictate.