Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Aequor Healthcare Services, Llc. · Highland Park, TX Full Time
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Published Description: Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Job Responsibilities: Provide in-home physical therapy services to patients recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, helping them regain mobility and independence in the comfort of their own home. Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations to develop personalized treatment plans. Design and implement therapeutic interventions, including exercises, gait training, and mobility techniques, to improve patient strength, coordination, and range of motion. Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, techniques for improving mobility, and safety measures to prevent falls or injuries in the home. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to patient care. Regularly assess and monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery and achievement of therapy goals. Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with home health regulations and standards. Provide recommendations for adaptive equipment, such as walkers or grab bars, to support patient mobility and safety at home. Participate in discharge planning, ensuring patients receive continued support or outpatient therapy services as needed after home health care. Stay up-to-date with advancements in physical therapy, home health best practices, and rehabilitation through continuing education and professional development. Job Requirements: Strong understanding of physical therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, and home health care protocols. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare teams in a home health environment. Proficiency in conducting assessments, creating individualized therapy plans, and implementing physical therapy interventions. Active [STATE] Physical Therapist (PT) License in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist (PT), preferably in a home health or rehabilitation setting. Completion of an accredited physical therapy program (Master's or Doctoral degree). Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Experience with home health documentation systems (e.g., EPIC, Homecare Homebase, etc.). Benefits: Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment). First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability). Weekly direct deposit. Sick days/PTO (varies by facility). Travel reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first year. Credentialing assistance. CEU/Tuition reimbursement. Professional development opportunities. Discipline: Physical Therapist (PT) Specialty : Home Health Start Date: 22-Jun-2026 Length of Contract : 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours: 8 Estimated Gross Pay: 0

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living β€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work β€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being β€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule β€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue β€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming β€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings β€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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