Physical Therapist Home Care (Full time, variable hours)

Description Job Title: Physical Therapist Department: Therapies- Home Care Location: Based out of 330 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14607 Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week Schedule: Day & Evenings (Weekends) Join Rochester Regional Health Home Care, the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "High Performing Home Care Agency," reflecting its strong commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. Why Join Our Team? Ideal opportunity for PTs who value independence and want to break away from repetitive clinic-based routines Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance Mileage reimbursement, plus additional mileage compensation for travel beyond 25 miles Student loan repayment assistance programs to help support your financial goals Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for clinical growth and advancement into leadership roles SUMMARY Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health and Federal regulations. ATTRIBUTES Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required. Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion Exceptional communication and documentation skills Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains a caseload of clients, as assigned, which supports the standards productivity requirements of the program. Coordinates client service request and / or referrals in an efficient and timely manner. Provides comprehensive skilled therapy assessments, formulates a comprehensive plan of home care services for assigned clients based on skilled therapy assessment. Performs skilled therapy and prescribed treatments to assigned clients based on MD orders. Orders, obtains prescribed equipment as needed and teaches clients regarding the equipment obtained. Communicates plan of care to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), updates PCP with changes in condition and subsequent alterations to plan of care. Documents and implements physicians' orders per D.O.H. and Federal regulation, and agency standards. Provides client and family education in accordance with client assessment and prescribed plan of care. Establishes paraprofessional care plan as needed and supervises paraprofessional per DOH and Federal regulation. Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients' care per regulatory standards. Participates in Unity in service education program. Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice, therapy practice and community resources. Required Licensure/Certification: Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist If New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from New York State or APTA accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements. If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, NYS license required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit t sting, a