Physical Therapist – PRN/FT/PT

Commonwealth

Physical Therapist providing skilled therapy services in clients' homes for Commonwealth Home Care. Focus on pain relief and functional performance restoration with a caring approach.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the approval of the physician as necessary
Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
Assist the physician in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
Treat clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise
Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan
Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and client in the physical therapy program
Instruct client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices
Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.
Arrange for out‐client service for procedures which cannot be given at home
Record on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy intervention; Also records quality assurance data
Prepare an assessment of the client's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals as per agency policy
Record and report to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and /or any changes in the client's condition
Communicate with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the client’s status and obtain additional orders, if necessary.
Communicate with other team members (including Home attendants) and, when appropriate, instructs them in certain phases of physical therapy that they may use while working with the client
Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the client's record within 72 hours.
Participate in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in‐service programs as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
Must be licensed or registered in Virginia
Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience
Must have current CPR certification
Working knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines is a plus
You must have a minimum of one year experience as an PT, home health experience is strongly preferred
Must be proficient using PT equipment
You must be able to provide two references
You must be able to pass OIG checks, Virginia State Police background check, and national background checks, and able to verify employment eligibility with necessary documentation
Reliable transportation, proof of valid car insurance, and a valid driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and emotional health coverage as well as teladoc services
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, supplemental health protection plans (accident, disability, voluntary life insurance, and critical illness insurance)
Paid time
Bring Your Own Device Program for qualified staff members
Monthly internet/MIFI allowance
Monthly cell phone allowance
A generous retirement plan
A competitive employee referral program
Toll reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement at .50 a mile
Employee recognition program
Unlimited potential for growth
Extensive and tailored employee orientation led by clinicians

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Hard Skills & Tools

OASIS assessmentstreatment planningdiagnostic testsprognostic testsphysical therapy techniqueswheelchair instructionbraces instructioncrutches instructioncanes instructionprosthetic devices instruction

Soft Skills

communicationsupervisioncounselingteachingteam collaborationorganizational skillsclient assessmentproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Physical Therapy licenseCPR certification