Posted August 20, 2026
Physical Therapist - Home Health
Home Nursing & Therapy Services
San Antonio, TX, US
Full Time
90000USD - 115000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Job Qualifications:
Education:
Medical Specialties:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: On the road
$2,500.00 sign-on bonus!
Job Summary:
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions:
Evaluation:
Job Summary:
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions:
Evaluation:
- Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
- Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and promptly.
- Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
- Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
- Communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
- Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner.
- Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
- Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
- Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
Job Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
Licensure:
- Active, state license as a physical therapist, or a multi-state license issued by a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) member state, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h).
Experience:
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home health setting preferred.
Skills:
- Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
Transportation:
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Must have a current driver’s license.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a healthcare facility or patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
The ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to meet patient and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Salary: $90,000 -$115,000
Benefits:
Works in a healthcare facility or patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
The ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to meet patient and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Salary: $90,000 -$115,000
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits.
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
Medical Specialties:
- Home Health.
Schedule:
- On call.
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: On the road
