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Job Title
Physical Therapist – Home Health
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Onsite (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
- Directly supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Home Health Aides in compliance with state practice acts
- Prepare and submit OASIS assessments, recertifications, transfers, resumptions of care, and discharges within agency-defined timeframes
- 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 license 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
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work autonomously in a dynamic home health setting, making a direct impact on patient independence and quality of life
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
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