Celebrating 30 years in 2026! At Excell, our legacy is built on providing life-changing services to Oklahomans every day. As we celebrate 30 years of excellence, we invite you to become part of a milestone that honors our past while shaping our future. Here, you're more than an employee. You're an advocate, a caregiver, a trusted partner, and a source of hope for patients, families, and healthcare partners throughout our community. We aren't just filling a position. We're looking for a team member who wants to help shape our culture, support our growth, and make a lasting difference for patients and families. At Excell, you can expand on your "why" and join a team committed to creating a workplace defined by compassion, service, and purpose. Live your passion and commitment to exceptional care and help build the next chapter of our story. HCHB/POINTCARE EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS!
Mileage Reimbursement
$0.50 per mile
JOB SUMMARY
- The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
- 2. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
- 3. Provides patient and caregiver education
- 4. Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
- 5. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
- 6. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care
- 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
- 7. 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
- 8. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
- 9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary
- 10. Participates in discharge planning for patient
- 11. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed
- 12. Participates in peer consultation process
- 13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
- 14. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
- 15. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training
- The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job
- The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable
- Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE
- 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
- Based in Oklahoma City and operating in various counties throughout the state, Excell Home Care and Hospice is Medicare certified and licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Excell Home Care and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics
- Excell is compliant with CDC guidelines, CMS state and federal law pertaining to patient care, the EEOC, and all other applicable state and federal laws, including COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination mandates
- EXCELL follows EEOC guidance on medical and religious exemptions and welcomes all applicants regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status
- The employer for this position is stated in the job posting
- The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US
- Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets
- More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com