Physical Therapist - PRN CORE

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Physical Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver therapy services focused on maintaining comfort, function, and quality of life—not active rehabilitation. You will guide patients and caregivers through supportive techniques, safe mobility, and meaningful education to promote dignity and ease at the end of life. Every encounter reflects our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.

Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer abilities.
• Direct physical therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Identify and prioritize therapy needs and report patient responses or condition changes to the physician.
• Initiate the therapy program and instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on therapy techniques and care goals.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
• Identify the need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.

Communication & Documentation

• Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress summaries, and discharge summaries per organizational policy.
• Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel as needed.
• Participate in peer consultation and QAPI activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; home health or community-based experience helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.