Entry Level Home Health Physical Therapist Jobs
New grad home health physical therapist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work and a solid patient-care portfolio can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Optum, Bayada Home Health Care, and AccentCare hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join the PruittHealth @ Home team and help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence where they are most comfortable, at home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll build meaningful relationships with patients while creating individualized treatment plans that support recovery, safety, and improved quality of life.
If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, Home Health provides a rewarding alternative to traditional clinical settings. You'll manage your schedule, deliver one-on-one therapy, and work closely with an interdisciplinary team focused on helping patients achieve their functional goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations to assess mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans focused on rehabilitation and functional independence
- Provide hands-on treatment interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families on exercises, home safety, fall prevention, and strategies to support ongoing recovery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while managing a patient caseload and schedule efficiently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Physical Therapist experience in Home Health, Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, or related healthcare setting
- Experience with MatrixCare and/or OASIS documentation
- Strong understanding of rehabilitation, mobility training, and functional outcome measurement
- Strong time management and caseload management abilities
COMPENSATION
- Pay Based on experience, schedule, and location up to: $118,000.00 annually
LOCATION
- Main Office Location: 2545 Flintridge Rd NE #110, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Coverage Area: Clayton, Dillard, Mountain City, Sky Valley, Toger, Avalon, Toccoa and surrounding communities throughout Rabun and Stephens Counties.
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, dayshift hours
BENEFITS
Why Join PruittHealth?
- Competitive compensation plus mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling and greater control of your daily workflow
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Partner Referral Program, and 401(k) benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding, training, and clinical support
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing healthcare organization
Family Makes Us Stronger
Our family, your family, one family.
At PruittHealth, we're committed to caring for our patients while supporting the healthcare professionals who make exceptional care possible. Join a team built on compassion, respect, teamwork, and excellence. We provide the resources, clinical support, and opportunities needed to help you grow your Physical Therapy career while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today and become part of the PruittHealth family.
Family Makes Us Stronger.
INTRODUCTION
Join the PruittHealth @ Home team and help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence where they are most comfortable, at home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll build meaningful relationships with patients while creating individualized treatment plans that support recovery, safety, and improved quality of life.
If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, Home Health provides a rewarding alternative to traditional clinical settings. You'll manage your schedule, deliver one-on-one therapy, and work closely with an interdisciplinary team focused on helping patients achieve their functional goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations to assess mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans focused on rehabilitation and functional independence
- Provide hands-on treatment interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families on exercises, home safety, fall prevention, and strategies to support ongoing recovery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while managing a patient caseload and schedule efficiently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Physical Therapist experience in Home Health, Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, or related healthcare setting
- Experience with MatrixCare and/or OASIS documentation
- Strong understanding of rehabilitation, mobility training, and functional outcome measurement
- Strong time management and caseload management abilities
COMPENSATION
- Pay Based on experience, schedule, and location up to: $118,000.00 annually
LOCATION
- Main Office Location: 2545 Flintridge Rd NE #110, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Coverage Area: Clayton, Dillard, Mountain City, Sky Valley, Toger, Avalon, Toccoa and surrounding communities throughout Rabun and Stephens Counties.
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, dayshift hours
BENEFITS
Why Join PruittHealth?
- Competitive compensation plus mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling and greater control of your daily workflow
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Partner Referral Program, and 401(k) benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding, training, and clinical support
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing healthcare organization
Family Makes Us Stronger
Our family, your family, one family.
At PruittHealth, we're committed to caring for our patients while supporting the healthcare professionals who make exceptional care possible. Join a team built on compassion, respect, teamwork, and excellence. We provide the resources, clinical support, and opportunities needed to help you grow your Physical Therapy career while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today and become part of the PruittHealth family.
Family Makes Us Stronger.
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Who's Hiring
- Optum36
- Bayada Home Health Care18
- AccentCare8
- Adventist Healthcare8
- Maury Regional Health3
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- Healthcare & Medical Services75
- Insurance28
- Education1
- Technology & Software1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Entry Level Home Health Physical Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level home health physical therapist job?
Start by completing your clinical rotations in home health or outpatient settings, since hands-on patient-care experience is what entry level employers look for most. Earning your state PT license and passing the NPTE are non-negotiable first steps. Highlight any internship hours, Medicare documentation experience, or case management exposure on your resume, because those details signal readiness for independent home visits at the new grad level.
Which companies hire entry level home health physical therapists?
Companies hiring entry level home health physical therapists right now include Optum, Bayada Home Health Care, and AccentCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from home health agencies, visiting nurse organizations, and regional rehabilitation networks that run structured new grad onboarding programs.
Are there remote entry level home health physical therapist jobs?
Yes, though most positions involve in-person patient visits by nature. About 2% of entry level home health physical therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically cover telehealth follow-ups, care coordination, or documentation support rather than direct hands-on therapy sessions.
Are these new grad home health physical therapist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior home health physical therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical internship hours in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed. Look for language like 'new grad program,' 'mentorship provided,' or 'will train' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level home health physical therapists?
Entry Level home health physical therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they rely on steady caseload growth, Medicare-funded home visits, and ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently in community settings.