Physical Therapist, Full Time
Company: Parrish Home Health
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist, Full Time at Parrish Home Health summary:
The Physical Therapist provides in-home patient evaluations,
develops and implements treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce
pain, and restore function. They collaborate with physicians and
healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care, document
patient progress, and maintain compliance with state regulations.
The role requires travel to patient homes, schedule flexibility
including weekends and holidays, and ongoing professional education
to maintain licensure and clinical skills. The Physical Therapist
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,
status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and
physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the
development of the therapy plan of care. • Provides services within
the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the
practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care,
and in coordination with other members of the health care team. •
Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any
changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the
physician. • Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore
function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable
standards of practice and evidence based techniques. • 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. • Visits
patients within the entire service area of their respective agency
and other nearby LHC agencies as needed. • According to Plan of
Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits
progress notes per LHC policy. • Completes all patient evaluations
and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected
frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the
evaluation. • Participates in staff conferences and committees as
requested by the agency. • May supervise home health aides per LHC
policy if allowed per state regulation. • Provides supervision of
the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation. • Schedule
flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the
patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend
rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure
we are meeting the demands of our patients. • Prepares a written
discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's
condition at least every 60 days. • Provides in-service education
as requested by agency leadership. • Adheres to LHC Therapy
Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients. •
Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance
clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current
standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued
licensure. • All other duties as assigned. Licensure Requirements •
Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of FL • Current CPR
certification • Must have a current driver's license and vehicle
insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle Keywords: physical
therapy, home health, patient care, mobility assessment, treatment
plan, pain management, rehabilitation, CMS documentation,
licensure, physical therapist
Keywords: Parrish Home Health, Daytona Beach , Physical Therapist, Full Time, Healthcare , Melbourne, Florida
