PT - Physical Therapist
Company: Deaconess HomeCare
Location: Selmer
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
PT - Physical Therapist at Deaconess HomeCare summary: As a
Physical Therapist at Deaconess HomeCare, you will assess and
evaluate patients' functional status and physical therapy needs in
a home health setting. You will develop and implement treatment
plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with healthcare
team members. This role offers autonomy, career growth, and
opportunities for continuing education while focusing on improving
patient well-being and mobility. We are hiring for a Physical
Therapist. At Deaconess HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a
culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful
connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their
families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all
about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As
a Physical Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build
in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing
education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and
autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve
others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body
systems as required for CMS documentation, and The Physical
Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the
assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to
functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other
medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the
Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan,
performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the
patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress
Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy
needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan
of care. Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment
and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse
and/or the physician. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and
restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using
acceptable standards of practice. Instructs and informs
participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the
family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional
limitations, and progress toward goals. Licensure Requirements •
Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of TN • Current CPR
certification • Must have a current driver's license and vehicle
insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle Keywords: physical
therapy, home health, patient assessment, treatment planning,
rehabilitation, mobility improvement, pain management, functional
status, patient care, continuing education
Keywords: Deaconess HomeCare, Memphis , PT - Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Selmer, Tennessee
