Physical Therapist - Home Health
Lexington, KY
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Days (typically 5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekend: Rotating weekend shifts required (8 AM - 5 PM)
Holiday: Participation in holiday rotation required

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting
• Manage approximately 6.5 patient visits per day/week, including start of care (SOC), resumption of care (ROC), recertifications, evaluations, and daily visits
• Common patient diagnoses include congestive heart failure (CHF), orthopedic conditions, and pneumonia
• No direct clinical involvement beyond patient care visits (profiles sent directly to manager for phone interview)
• Phone and tablet provided for work use

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Homecare Homebase

Orientation & Support

• Two weeks of orientation with a preceptor, including a few visits with a work coach
• Access to clinical manager or educator support 24/7 for emergencies and 8 AM - 5 PM for routine questions

Work Environment & Attire

• Work primarily in patients’ homes
• Dress code: scrubs or business casual attire acceptable

Additional Notes

• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, plus rotating weekends
• Emergency and clinical support available while in the field