Physical Therapist On-Call
Listed compensation
$50/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist – on Call
We’re all human. Let’s make a difference together.
At Hope Network, over 2,800 dedicated professionals across 280+ locations statewide help individuals achieve life-changing comebacks. Every role—whether hands-on with patients or behind the scenes—matters. Together, we transform lives.
- See how we create comebacks.
What You’LL Do
- Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of consumers as requested by prescribing physicians, including assessments of strength, balance, endurance, coordination, joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, gait, and movement patterns.
- Treatment & Intervention: Deliver individualized physical therapy services, including designing, instructing, and monitoring home exercise programs for clients and direct care staff. Prepare clinical treatment plans and progress notes, and arrange for any necessary external supportive devices or mobility equipment.
- Staff Training & Education: Provide regular training for direct care staff on safe transfers, gait exercises, and proper implementation of physical therapy techniques. Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of new staff, student interns, and volunteers.
- Collaboration & Consultation: Work closely with direct care staff, PTAs, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to review treatment plans, monitor consumer progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Team Participation: Actively contribute to team meetings, clinical reviews, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in goal development, coordination of services, discharge planning, and family education as appropriate.
- Equipment Oversight: Monitor and maintain physical therapy department equipment, ensuring proper functioning, repair, or replacement as necessary.
Implement equipment effectively according to consumer goals and needs.
- Scheduling & Reporting: Schedule clients weekly as prescribed, reporting any changes in status, frequency, or progress to the supervising therapist.
Communicate clearly with team members and other stakeholders regarding consumer progress, functional status, recommendations, and needs.
Work Schedule
- On-call with flexible hours
- Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; no weekends or holidays
- Hours vary based on needs and census levels
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Licensed Physical Therapist
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
- 2+ years’ experience with Adult Neurologically Disabled/TBI population preferred
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Pay: $50/hour
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive, collaborative environment
- Employee Referral Bonus
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our diversity is our strength. It allows us to meet the unique needs of the 34,000+ individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating the perspectives and contributions each team member brings to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and deliver individualized treatment plans for consumers. Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to monitor progress, provide training, and maintain department equipment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist On-Call at Hope Network a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
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