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Responsible for providing physical therapy services, including interdisciplinary assessments and the development of individualized plans of care for patients. Duties include patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, and supervising physical therapy assistants.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid physical therapist license, a degree from a CAPTE-approved program, and at least two years of experience. Candidates must possess current CPR certification and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCPR CertificationPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPhysical TherapyPatient CounselingGait TrainingHome Health CareRange Of Motion AssessmentProsthetic Device Training
Job description
Celebrating 30 years in 2026!
Be part of Excell's legacy of providing life-changing service!
Excell has been located in SW OKC since 1996 and has a history of high-quality care, by skilled professionals.
Excell’s Legacy of Excellence is to provide Life-Changing Services to our Oklahomans.
We are celebrating 30!
You can be part of a historic legacy that lives into the future!
Be an advocate for quality of care, you and your ‘why’ change the lives of our patients, families, and healthcare partnerships in our Oklahoma City community.
Come be a beacon, and build into our legacy your passion, your reason for life-changing care.
We know why we do this noble work, and just like you, together we make our reason the one to call Excell Home Care & Hospice, Home.
Hchb/Pointcare experience is a plus!
JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
Duties & responsibilities 1.
Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); 2.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; 3.
Provides patient and caregiver education; 4.
Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals; 5.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care; 6.
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
7.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
8.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
9.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
10.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
11.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
12.
Participates in peer consultation process.
13.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
14.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
15.
Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
2.
Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
3.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Community/home health experience is preferred.
4.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
5.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
6.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Excell Home Care and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Excell is compliant with CDC guidelines, CMS state and federal law pertaining to patient care, the EEOC, and all other applicable state and federal laws, including COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination mandates.
EXCELL follows EEOC guidance on medical and religious exemptions and welcomes all applicants regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. EXCELL's mission is to provide the highest quality of genuine care for our clients and their families.
Excell provides seamless, team-oriented, collaborative and coordinated services for its patients.
Excell is dedicated to providing safe, individualized, comprehensive and excellent quality of genuine care for its patients and their families.
Excell is committed to helping adults maintain their comfort, independence and dignity at home or in their place of residence, no matter how small or great the need may be.
Based in Oklahoma City and operating in various counties throughout the state, Excell Home Care & Hospice is Medicare certified and licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
We provide services in OKC metro areas and surrounding areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
