Physical Therapist Intern | Home Health
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MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC
Topeka, KS, US
Summary
Assist licensed physical therapists in providing home-based rehabilitation to help geriatric patients maintain mobility and independence. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, implementing therapeutic exercises, and educating caregivers on safe movement and home safety.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Topeka, KS 66606Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeJob Shift: DayMidland Care Connection
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.
Home Health Program
Provides short-term, skilled medical care to individuals in their homes to support recovery, manage chronic conditions, and help patients remain as independent as possible. Services are delivered by a coordinated team of healthcare professionals and may include nursing care, therapy, and education to help patients and families manage health needs safely at home. The program works closely with physicians and caregivers to create personalized care plans that promote healing, prevent hospital readmissions, and improve overall quality of life.
Physical Therapy Intern
Works alongside licensed physical therapists to help patients maintain mobility, safety, and independence while receiving care in their homes. The internship focuses heavily on geriatric and home-based rehabilitation, giving interns hands-on experience with patients who may have chronic conditions, mobility limitations, or recovery needs after illness or injury.
Interns often assist with patient evaluations, therapeutic exercises, balance and gait training, and fall prevention activities. They may also help educate patients and caregivers on safe movement, use of assistive devices, and home safety practices. In addition, interns learn how treatment plans are developed and adjusted based on patient progress.
The role also provides exposure to interdisciplinary healthcare, where physical therapists collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and physicians to coordinate patient care. Interns gain experience with documentation, patient communication, and the day-to-day responsibilities of home health physical therapy, including traveling to patient homes and adapting treatment to real-life home environments.
Hours
Flexible - to be determined with supervisor
Pay Rate
$16.78/hour
Position Status
Temporary
QualificationsRequired
Currently enrolled in an accredited Physical Therapy (DPT) program
Completion of foundational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
Ability to follow clinical instructions and work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with adults of varying ages and disabilities and interdisciplinary teams
Basic knowledge of therapeutic exercise techniques and safety practices
CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before starting)
Compliance with health screenings, background checks, and immunization requirements
Preferred
Prior clinical or volunteer experience in a rehabilitation, geriatric, or healthcare setting
Interest in working with adult populations, especially in community-based care models
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to adapt treatment approaches for individuals with complex medical conditions
Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving abilities
Apply Today!
If you’re passionate about helping adults, with varying disabilities, maintain their independence and want to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience, we encourage you to apply for the Physical Therapist Internship with the Home Health Program at Midland Care Connection. This internship offers the opportunity to learn alongside an interdisciplinary care team, build practical skills in a supportive environment, and gain real-world experience serving your community. Take the next step in your Physical Therapy journey and apply today.
Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Midland Care is a not-for-profit, community based organization providing options to families with challenging health care needs. For over 30 years, Midland has specialized in end-of-life, palliative, bereavement and frail elder care services. So, no matter how far your journey has taken you, we can help at any point along the way. Our services include Hospice, PACE, Respite, Adult Day Health, Grief & Loss Center, Home Health, and Home Support. As an enduring advocate of the communities we serve, we are committed to providing specialized care to all who come to us, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover why Midland Care is the leader in responding to patient needs – touching one life at a time.
Why Choose Midland Care?
It's simple. We are the experts in responding to patient care needs. Midland Care is the leader in the business of comforting people. People just like you. With this level of expertise, we promise the highest level of care possible whatever your needs may be.
Our courteous, professional staff are specially trained in symptom management and offer exceptional care that focuses on the hope for each new day. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and provide care to people of all ages regardless of an inability to pay, except where prohibited by program regulations.
At Midland Care we believe our passion, attention to detail and professionalism is at the heart of everything we do. So when you think about it, there simply is no better choice. For you, your family and for those you love.
Learn more at www.midlandcareconnection.org
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Midland Care is a not-for-profit, community based organization providing options to families with challenging health care needs. For over 30 years, Midland has specialized in end-of-life, palliative, bereavement and frail elder care services. So, no matter how far your journey has taken you, we can help at any point along the way. Our services include Hospice, PACE, Respite, Adult Day Health, Grief & Loss Center, Home Health, and Home Support. As an enduring advocate of the communities we serve, we are committed to providing specialized care to all who come to us, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover why Midland Care is the leader in responding to patient needs – touching one life at a time.
Why Choose Midland Care?
It's simple. We are the experts in responding to patient care needs. Midland Care is the leader in the business of comforting people. People just like you. With this level of expertise, we promise the highest level of care possible whatever your needs may be.
Our courteous, professional staff are specially trained in symptom management and offer exceptional care that focuses on the hope for each new day. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and provide care to people of all ages regardless of an inability to pay, except where prohibited by program regulations.
At Midland Care we believe our passion, attention to detail and professionalism is at the heart of everything we do. So when you think about it, there simply is no better choice. For you, your family and for those you love.
Learn more at www.midlandcareconnection.org
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
