Physical Therapist (PT)

About Alliance Home Care

Alliance Home Care is a Minnesota-licensed home care agency providing skilled and non-skilled services to individuals in their homes and communities. Our team is dedicated to dignity, safety, and enabling clients to live independently with the support they need.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats clients in their homes under physician/allowed practitioner orders and the plan of care, in accordance with the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act (Minn. Stat. ch. 148A) and Medicare Conditions of Participation (42 CFR 484). The PT is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, plan-of-care development, skilled intervention, reassessment, supervision of PTAs, and discharge planning for assigned cases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial assessment visit and comprehensive assessment, including OASIS data collection, when therapy is the qualifying service (42 CFR 484.55); completes OASIS accurately within agency timeframes.
• Evaluates the client’s functional status, home environment, and rehabilitation potential; establishes measurable goals and the therapy component of the plan of care under physician/allowed practitioner orders.
• Provides skilled physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance and fall-risk intervention, manual therapy, and adaptive equipment assessment and training.
• Performs reassessments as required by Medicare and agency policy, including the functional reassessment by a qualified therapist at least every 30 calendar days while therapy continues.
• Delegates selected interventions to Physical Therapist Assistants and supervises them per Minn. Stat. 148.706 and Medicare requirements; the PT remains responsible for all delegated care.
• Conducts home health aide supervisory visits on therapy-only cases per 42 CFR 484.80(h) when designated.
• Documents homebound status and medical necessity at each visit; reports significant changes to the physician and care team; initiates discipline referrals when needs are identified.
• Instructs clients and caregivers; plans and documents discharge; participates in case conferences and QAPI (42 CFR 484.65).

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and agency privacy/security policies in all settings.
• Complies with infection prevention and control policies consistent with 42 CFR 484.70 and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
• Serves as a mandated reporter of suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults (Minn. Stat. 626.557) and minors (Minn. Stat. ch. 260E).
• Honors client rights under 42 CFR 484.50 and the Minnesota Home Care Bill of Rights (Minn. Stat. 144A.44).
• Completes orientation and annual in-service/continuing education required by agency policy and Minnesota home care rules.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program (or equivalent qualification pathway meeting 42 CFR 484.115).
• Current, unencumbered license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Cleared Minnesota DHS background study (Minn. Stat. ch. 245C) prior to direct contact with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience; home health and OASIS experience strongly preferred.
• Competency in electronic documentation (KanTime EMR or similar home health EHR).
• Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel between client homes; ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching; assisting clients with mobility and transfers.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, and communication ability to observe clients and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Potential exposure to communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, variable home environments, and adverse weather. PPE provided per agency policy.

Schedule

Alliance Home Care offers full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities. Visit schedules and shift expectations vary by case assignment and will be reviewed during the interview process.

Benefits

Alliance Home Care is proud to invest in our team. Eligible employees receive:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training and continuing education
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Alliance Home Care

Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, or PRN) and length of service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alliance Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the clients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.