Home Health Physical Therapist

  • West Orange
  • Patient Care

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team at Patient Care in West Orange, NJ.

At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group 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.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

  • employee wellness programs 
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • holidays & paid time off
  • continuing education & career growth opportunities 
  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!


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 New Jersey
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle