Physical Therapist
ATC West Healthcare Services
Kent, WA
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health

Auburn & Kent, WA | Full-Time | Flexible Field-Based Schedule

Job Details

Location: Auburn and Kent, Washington
Coverage Area: King County, WA
Setting: Home Health
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible, field-based schedule
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric homebound patients
Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $104,000–$140,300 annually, based on experience
 

Caseload:

• Approximately 20–21 visits per week when working with a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Approximately 25 visits per week without PTA support

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established home health agency serving the Auburn, Kent, and greater King County areas to hire a compassionate and independent Physical Therapist.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful one-on-one patient relationships. You will provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes, helping adults and older adults regain mobility, improve independence, and reach their highest possible functional level.
 

Responsibilities

• Complete initial physical therapy assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Perform reassessments at least every 30 days or as required
• Provide physician-ordered physical therapy services in patients’ homes
• Perform skilled therapeutic procedures according to the established plan of care
• Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional limitations
• Assist physicians and the clinical team with evaluating patients’ levels of function
• Recommend and implement revisions to treatment plans as patients’ needs change
• Complete OASIS assessments, reassessments, resumptions of care, transfers, discharges, and change-in-condition documentation
• Select and document appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes
• Prepare accurate clinical notes and progress reports within required timeframes
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient progress and recommended treatment changes
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility, safety, and activities of daily living
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned
• Participate in staff education, in-service programs, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program approved by CAPTE, APTA, or an equivalent accrediting organization
• Active Washington State Physical Therapist license in good standing
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to patient homes throughout Auburn, Kent, and surrounding King County communities
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Previous home health or field-based clinical experience
• OASIS assessment and documentation experience
• Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants

Why Consider Home Health?

• Flexible, field-based scheduling
• Greater clinical autonomy
• Meaningful one-on-one patient care
• Manageable weekly visit expectations
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and caregivers
• Ability to make a direct impact on patients’ independence and quality of life