Home Health Physical Therapist- PRN (Bradenton) Job Listing at Discovery At Home in Bradenton, FL (Job ID 987245)

Description

About Discovery At Home

Discovery At Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies—a nationally recognized leader in senior living, healthcare services, and lifestyle innovation. Ranked among the two largest senior living operators in the U.S., Discovery is known for performance, innovation, and personalized care.

Founded in 2012 with a Medicare-certified home health agency in Southwest Florida, Discovery At Home has grown steadily and now serves communities across Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida; Plano and Houston, Texas. While we proudly support residents within Discovery Senior Living communities, our services extend well beyond—offering a full continuum of Medicare Part A, Part B, and Private Duty services.

If you are a compassionate professional who values meaningful work and patient-centered care, Discovery At Home offers the opportunity to make a real impact—every visit, every day.

About the Opportunity

Discovery At Home is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support patients in the Bradenton area. This role provides skilled physical therapy services in patients' homes, in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient mobility, safety, functional independence, and overall quality of life in the home setting.

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including OASIS assessments as required
• Develop, implement, and update individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Establish measurable goals based on patient functional status, rehabilitation potential, and safety needs
• Provide skilled interventions to address strength, balance, gait, endurance, mobility, and pain management
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, transfer training, and fall prevention strategies
• Assess home environments and recommend modifications to promote safety and independence
• Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices, durable medical equipment, and mobility aids
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Communicate regularly with physicians regarding patient progress and obtain updated orders as needed
• Complete visit notes, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge documentation within agency-defined timeframes
• Participate in discharge planning and complete Physical Therapy discharge summaries
• Attend patient care conferences, in-services, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies, state regulations, and Medicare guidelines

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
• Minimum 1 year of institutional or clinical experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Supervisory experience with PTAs preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage PRN scheduling effectively

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time team members.

Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Both full and part-time team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401k plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V