Home Health Physical Therapist
Manning, South Carolina
Home Health Care Services

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist

Location: Manning, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician’s written orders in a home health care setting.
• Daily interaction with patients, family members, agency personnel, and physicians.
• Manage time independently and comply with attendance and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and external agencies.
• Participate in professional development activities such as competency training, clinical precepting, in-service coordination, mentoring, and clinical education coordination.
• Knowledge of state therapy laws, federal health insurance program regulations, and home health agency conditions of participation required.
• Ability to handle safety issues for staff and patients in all settings.
• Moderate physical activity including walking, standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), sitting, and driving.
• Must have good manual dexterity, hearing, eyesight, and full range of motion for patient care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, effective communication with diverse populations, and professional, ethical behavior required.
• Ability to assess patient status across the lifespan and interpret data to meet age-specific needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Physical Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Driver's License

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of employment verification required (implies relevant experience).

Physical and Professional Requirements

• Ability to perform moderate physical activity and strenuous movements necessary for patient care.
• High degree of maturity, self-motivation, creativity, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with community resources and referral systems.

Additional Information

• Fit test for respiratory protection equipment recommended within one year of start (optional).
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for professional behavior, accuracy in documentation, and follow-up.

This position offers an opportunity to work independently in a home health environment, providing essential physical therapy services while engaging in professional development and education activities.