Job Description & RequirementsPhysical Therapist - Home Health - (PT - HH)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2425.00 - $2499.00
This Home Health Physical Therapist position is based in the Elizabethtown, Kentucky area, a friendly and vibrant community in central Kentucky. Elizabethtown offers the charm of a historic downtown district with locally owned shops, restaurants, and cafes, along with easy access to parks, walking trails, and nearby lakes. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life, family-friendly neighborhoods, and an affordable cost of living, all within driving distance to larger cities like Louisville for additional dining, entertainment, and cultural options. The area is known for its welcoming atmosphere, community events, and scenic outdoor spaces, providing an excellent backdrop for professionals who value both work-life balance and meaningful patient connections.In this role, you will provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout Elizabethtown and surrounding communities. A typical day includes traveling to patient residences, completing thorough evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans aimed at promoting safety, independence, and functional mobility. You will work with a variety of adult and geriatric patients, including those recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, addressing balance and fall risk, or needing support to remain safely at home.Therapy interventions may include strength and conditioning programs, gait and transfer training, home safety assessments, pain management strategies within your scope of practice, and caregiver education. You will regularly reassess progress, adjust plans of care, and coordinate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Communication with nurses, occupational and speech therapists, social workers, and physicians is a key part of the role, helping to coordinate services and achieve optimal outcomes.You can expect to manage a home health caseload with visits scheduled throughout the day, typically during daytime hours, with potential flexibility depending on organizational needs. Documentation will be completed using an electronic medical record system, and you will be responsible for maintaining accurate, timely records in accordance with regulatory and professional standards. While exact patient ratios and daily visit counts may vary based on acuity and service area needs, the goal is to support safe, efficient care that allows you to spend meaningful time with each patient.Working in home health in the Elizabethtown area offers a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and families in their own environments. You will have the chance to tailor therapy interventions to real-life functional tasks, making a direct impact on patient independence, confidence, and quality of life. The setting is well suited for clinicians who appreciate autonomy, enjoy problem-solving in varied home settings, and value collaboration with a supportive, team-oriented group of professionals.The regions blend of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and access to larger metropolitan amenities makes this a compelling opportunity for Physical Therapists seeking both professional growth and an enjoyable place to live and work.
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Home Health
Experience: 1 year
PT(Compact Accepted)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Driver's License and Auto Insurance
Preferred Qualifications
Homecare Homebase documentation
Job BenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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