Physical Therapist (PT)

The role

The Physical Therapist will deliver home health care to patients in Detroit. You will manage a caseload, perform in-home assessments, and execute plans of care including gait, balance, and strengthening.

What you will do

• Own the caseload as a case manager
• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments and deliver skilled PT visits
• Build and execute a clear plan of care
• Set measurable goals, track objective progress, and adjust treatment
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination
• Manage treatment and outcomes directly, including PTA supervision where appropriate
• Coach patients and caregivers with practical home programs
• Document promptly and thoroughly

Required qualifications

• Active Michigan PT license (in good standing)
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently in the field
• Comfortable escalating changes in condition to RN/MD and documenting rationale clearly
• Strong communication and documentation
• Reliable follow-through on orders, frequencies, and patient goals
• Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory
• Able to carry/transport basic therapy equipment as needed
• Competency in core home health PT scope
• Safety-first mobility work: transfers, gait training, balance/fall prevention, assistive device recommendations
• Strengthening, functional mobility, and home safety assessment/modification education
• Patient/caregiver coaching with practical home programs

Nice to have

• Prior home health experience
• Deeper clinical experience in high-signal PT populations
• Experience supervising/mentoring PTAs and collaborating on care plans
• Strong organization and time management

Benefits

• $1k bonus for referrals
• medical/dental/vision
• PTO

About the company

Adaptive is building an AI-native home healthcare platform. They are building their team in Detroit to deliver patient care using software and innovative support solutions.