Physical Therapist - Home Health - Stony Brook

• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Full-Time Home Health Care
• Available service areas: Suffolk County (Central Suffolk, Hamptons)

Extended Home Care is actively seeking compassionate and motivated Full-Time and Fee-for-Service (FFS) Physical Therapists to provide home visits throughout the Suffolk County service areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing home care organization that offers flexibility, autonomy, competitive compensation, and strong clinical support.

Whether you are an experienced home care therapist or looking to transition into the field, Extended Home Care offers a supportive environment where clinicians can build meaningful patient relationships.

Full-Time Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 + $500 Monthly Travel Stipend

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

Determining Priority Needs for Physical Therapy

Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs. supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Position Requirements

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Position Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k + Company match
• Paid Holidays.
• PTO Package
• Paid Orientation
• Employee Referral Program
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 + $500 Monthly Travel Stipend

Equal Employment Opportunity

The agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.