Home Health Physical Therapist
Missoula, MT
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Missoula, Montana
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Provide evaluation and rehabilitation interventions in the home setting, including patient care management, supervision, and patient/family education.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care for the home environment.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and obtain orders for additional services as needed.
• Deliver direct patient care based on care plans and physician orders.
• Apply physical therapy evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation during evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments.
• Modify treatment plans as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care.
• Perform CMS-required OASIS scoring and collaborate with Quality teams for necessary adjustments.
• Understand insurance requirements related to Home Health.
• Perform interventions allowed under the physical therapy practice act, including wound care when applicable.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to develop patient-centered care plans and communicate with physicians and staff.
• Document all skilled services, adverse events, and communications in the medical record at point of care.
• Engage in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Meet productivity standards and maintain accurate time logs and mileage records.
• Communicate daily with scheduler and optimize travel routes for continuity of care.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants as required.
• Plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges throughout the patient’s episode of care.
• Maintain physical therapy licensure requirements, including continuing education.
• Adhere to ethical standards defined by the physical therapy licensure board and agency policies.
• Participate in agency-provided educational opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Rehabilitation Therapist license in Montana
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in supervisory roles
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical Therapist experience

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required.