Physical Therapist jobs at U.P. Home Health & Hospice - 2140 jobs

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides in-home patient assessments, develops and implements treatment plans to improve mobility, function, and pain management, and monitors patient progress. This role emphasizes building trusted therapist-patient relationships while promoting independence, continuing education, and career growth within a supportive healthcare environment. The therapist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure effective, quality care for patients in the Iron Mountain area. We are hiring for a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team at UP Health System Home Care covering the Iron Mountain area- SIGN ON BONUS $7,500 Sign On Bonus! At UP Health System Homecare we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice. Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. Licensure Requirements Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice. Current CPR certification required. Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle. Keywords: home health physical therapy, patient assessment, mobility improvement, pain management, treatment planning, physical therapist, patient rehabilitation, therapy interventions, continuing education, healthcare patient care