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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health Contract in Paducah, Kentucky
Join our home health care team as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Paducah, KY, and help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life at home. This Kentucky physical therapy contract is ideal for a compassionate, experienced PT who enjoys delivering individualized care throughout the Paducah area.
Paducah is a welcoming riverfront community in western Kentucky, known for its rich arts and cultural scene, scenic surroundings, and friendly small-city atmosphere.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,030$2,190
- Location: Paducah, Kentucky, with a home health service territory extending approximately 50 miles from the local office
- Healthcare Setting: Home health
- Schedule: MondayFriday, 8-hour day shifts; typical hours are 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026May 9, 2027
- Assignment Length: Approximately 26 weeks
- Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist license eligible for practice in Kentucky
- At least 1 year of professional physical therapy experience, including home health physical therapy experience
- Previous experience with HCHB documentation and workflow is required
- Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, patient assessment, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned 50-mile home health service territory
- Reliable transportation and the ability to work independently in patients homes
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients in their homes and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, functional independence, and safety
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical needs and response to therapy
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility techniques, and fall-prevention strategies
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using HCHB
- Manage a daily schedule across the assigned territory while meeting productivity expectations
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a home health Physical Therapist serving Paducah and western Kentucky.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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