Home Health Physical Therapist in Stone Mountain, GA

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Job Description

An experienced Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) is needed to provide comprehensive, patient-centered therapy services in a home-based setting. This role focuses on enhancing patient mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence through skilled evaluations and interventions tailored to individual needs. The position offers a dynamic work environment with autonomy, making it ideal for self-motivated and organized professionals comfortable working independently while delivering quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough physical therapy evaluations, including OASIS assessments when applicable.
• Develop and execute individualized treatment plans targeting functional mobility, strength, balance, gait, pain management, and safety.
• Deliver skilled interventions such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait and transfer training, and fall prevention strategies.
• Monitor patient progress, update care plans as needed, and communicate patient status to physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercise techniques, safety measures, assistive device use, and home exercise regimens.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation using Home Care Home Base (HCHB) electronic system.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and home health aides to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere strictly to agency policies, regulatory requirements, and Medicare guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Active Physical Therapist license in good standing within the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year recent home health physical therapy experience, with field experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Home Care Home Base (HCHB) and OASIS assessment experience required.
• Strong clinical decision-making and functional assessment expertise.
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and automobile insurance.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible field-based schedule.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Location: This position is based in Stone Mountain, Georgia, a vibrant community rich in natural beauty and historic sites. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreational activities and is part of a larger metropolitan region providing cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options.

Contract Type & Schedule:

• Full-time, 13-week contract.
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Caseload includes 2532 points weekly, with approximately 57 patient visits daily.
• Daily travel to patient homes with mileage reimbursement provided.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance options, 401(k) retirement plans, weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, and continuous professional support. There is potential for contract extensions.

Qualified physical therapists interested in making a positive impact through skilled home health care are encouraged to apply now. This contract role offers unmatched experience working autonomously within a supportive framework, helping patients regain independence in a welcoming home environment.