BrightSpring Health Services

Physical Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services$108K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Valid and unrestricted PT license in the practicing state
  • Current BLS or CPR certification as per state regulations
  • Minimum one year of PT experience preferred
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for complex neurological injuries
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift and transfer patients, involving weights up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans
  • Reassess treatment effectiveness regularly and attend staffing meetings
  • Conduct discharge evaluations and provide safety recommendations
  • Communicate patient needs and progress to care team and families
  • Coordinate with other healthcare disciplines to enhance patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with full control over your week
  • Clinical autonomy in treatment planning
  • One-on-one patient care without double booking
  • Paid hourly plus documentation time
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time
  • Local coverage areas to avoid excessive travel
  • Focus on neuro-specific functional caseloads
Full Job Description
Overview Physical Therapist (PT) – Neuro Home & Community   Why clinicians love this role: • Flexible scheduling with full control over your week • True clinical autonomy in treatment planning • 1:1 focused care (no double booking) • Paid hourly + paid documentation time • Mileage reimbursement + drive time paid (manageable and thoughtful coverage areas - no road warriors here - we keep you local!) • Neuro-focused, functional caseloads     We’re redefining what physical therapy looks like in neuro rehab. If you’re a PT who is tired of high-volume clinics, rushed sessions, and feeling like you don’t have enough time to truly help your patients—this role is the opposite of that.   We provide true one-on-one neuro rehab in home and community settings, where your work directly impacts how people move, function, and live in their real world.   This is a high-autonomy role where you control your schedule, manage your caseload, and focus on meaningful functional outcomes—not productivity quotas.   You will work with individuals recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s disease, and more, helping them regain mobility, balance, and independence in real environments.     If you want your clinical work to directly support real-life recovery and independence, this role offers that opportunity.     Responsibilities   What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: • Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans • Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences • Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources • Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members • Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes Qualifications What you will need: • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program  • Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing • Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations • A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred • Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury  • Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions  • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures • Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods • Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times • A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations Salary RangeUSD $52.00 - $58.00 / Hour

About BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services is a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services to complex populations in need of specialized care. The company offers a range of services, including home health, behavioral health, pharmacy, and personal care, among others. BrightSpring Health Services operates in more than 40 states across the United States and serves over 350,000 patients annually. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care that improves the health and well-being of its patients and their families.
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