Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist – Home Health

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite / Field-Based (Home Health)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations, progress notes, 30-day reassessments, and 60-day recertifications in accordance with Medicare and applicable state standards
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver skilled interventions and maintenance therapy programs within state-defined scope of practice
• Prepare and submit OASIS assessments, recertifications, transfers, resumptions of care, and discharges within agency-defined timeframes
• Directly supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Home Health Aides in compliance with state practice acts
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility, and adaptive strategies to promote independence and safety

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of New Mexico
• Current CPR certification
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn EMR systems and OASIS documentation
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance for home visits
• Commitment to compliance with Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum two years of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist
• Prior home health experience is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with ICD-10 coding and QAPI activities supporting clinical compliance and excellence

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work autonomously in a dynamic, community-based care setting with a focus on patient independence and quality outcomes
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement in home health care