Home Health Physical Therapist
Ketchikan, AK
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Physical Therapist – Home Health
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM); self-scheduled

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate home health patients and develop individualized treatment plans and goals.

• Provide skilled physical therapy services in patients' homes, adjusting care plans based on patient progress and needs.

• Complete accurate, timely documentation, including evaluations, reassessments, discharges, plans of care, and goal setting.

• Perform and document OASIS assessments as required.

• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, injury prevention, and disease management.

• Monitor and assess vital signs, pain, strength, sensory response, and functional mobility.

• Identify environmental barriers and recommend appropriate adaptive or assistive devices.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social services and interpretation services, to ensure coordinated care.

• May provide oversight or mentoring to therapy assistants, aides, or students.

• Recognize and report signs of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse per policy.

• May float to hospice within scope if needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality patient outcomes.

Required & Preferred Skills and Requirements

Licensure & Certifications (Required):

• State Physical Therapist License (compact accepted; pending license not accepted)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Home Health / OASIS experience required

• First-time travelers accepted if OASIS experience is present

• Travel experience not required

Charting System:

• Epic preferred

Work Setting:

• Home Health (community-based care in patient homes; office on campus)

• Reliable vehicle required