Home Health Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

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Optimal Care

Compensation

$116,000 USD

Jackson, MI

On-site

Posted April 30, 2026

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology

This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

About the Role

Help patients reclaim their independence and mobility in the place they call home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness - working one-on-one in their home environments to restore function, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life. This role is perfect for a licensed PT who values autonomy, enjoys problem-solving in varied home settings, and finds deep satisfaction in seeing patients progress from dependence to independence. You'll have the time and flexibility to truly know your patients, adapt treatments to their unique environments, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.

What You'll Do

Provide Comprehensive Physical Therapy

Conduct thorough assessments of functional level, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities
Evaluate home environments and identify barriers to desired outcomes
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and maintain maximum performance
Use appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures to relieve pain and improve function
Minimize residual physical disabilities and work toward optimal patient outcomes

Assess and Plan Patient Care

Perform OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (start of care, reassessments, discharge, significant changes)
Collaborate with physicians and care teams in developing and revising comprehensive care plans
Set realistic, measurable goals that address patients' functional needs
Assess ongoing rehabilitation and equipment needs throughout the episode of care
Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed

Educate and Empower Patients

Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to continue therapy between visits
Instruct on proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment
Promote disease prevention and injury management strategies
Work toward eventual patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
Provide education on fall prevention and home safety modifications

Collaborate with the Care Team

Coordinate with physicians, nurses, OTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes promptly
Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides as appropriate
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities

Maintain Clinical Excellence

Complete accurate, timely documentation including OASIS assessments within agency timeframes
Submit start of care paperwork electronically within 24 hours of initial visit
Monitor and report signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
Stay current with physical therapy trends, best practices, and home health regulations
Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions