What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist PT Home Health position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a part of Empath Health is seeking highly motivated and compassionate Home Health PT Physical Therapists fulltime for our Lee County/Fort Myers Team. As part of our Physical Therapy Team, you will be part of a dynamic Clinical Team who ensures that our patients return and maintain their optimum level of physical functioning. At Empath Health we are: Redefining Health Care as Full Life Care. Here for all stages of care, for all dimensions of well-being and for all aspects dear to one’s life.
Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
What you'll Do
- Provide physical therapy services to patient as prescribed by a physician in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to determine level of functioning and patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Develop and revise plans of care, in consultation with the physician and other care team members, which will enable patient to achieve realistic goals of mobility.
- Reports to the physician and designated agency representative patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Licensure as a physical therapist in the state of Florida
- Valid FL driver's license
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health care preferred
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.