Location & Practice Overview

This role is based in Houston and centers on delivering physical therapy services directly in patients’ residences throughout the greater metropolitan area as part of a Medicare-certified home health agency affiliated with the HCA Houston Healthcare network.

Base Location Houston, TX
Practice Type Home Health Agency
Department Home Health Rehabilitation
Care Setting Patient homes across the Greater Houston service region
Work Model Mobile, community-based visits

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in the patient’s home environment
  • Create individualized treatment plans aimed at restoring mobility, strength, and functional independence
  • Deliver skilled interventions focused on pain reduction, gait training, balance, and safe movement
  • Track progress and modify plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and family members on home exercise programs and home safety strategies
  • Complete accurate, timely documentation of visits and outcomes in the agency’s electronic system

The position emphasizes practical, goal-oriented therapy that supports recovery after hospital discharge while working within the constraints and resources of each patient’s living space.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active Texas licensure and be prepared for independent travel and documentation in a home-based model. New graduates are eligible.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or higher from an accredited program
License
Active Texas Physical Therapist License (LPT)
Transportation
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
Experience
None required; new graduates welcome
Additional
Comfort with independent home visits and clear communication with patients and families

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured as a competitive PRN rate. Specific dollar amounts are not listed in the available posting and should be confirmed directly with the employer. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel between patient visits.

  • Competitive PRN rate (exact amount not specified in the posting)
  • Standard mileage reimbursement for travel between visits
  • Access to HCA continuing education resources and internal clinical training
  • Tuition assistance and certification support available through HCA programs

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type PRN / intermittent, based on personal availability
Call None
Visit Length Typically 45–60 minutes
Patient Volume Variable according to therapist availability and census
Documentation Mobile-optimized home health EMR used at point of care
Travel Area Greater Houston metropolitan service region

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Therapists treat adults recovering in their own homes after acute illness, injury, or surgery, with a primary emphasis on post-acute functional restoration and safe return to daily activities.

Age Group Adults
Clinical Focus Post-acute recovery and functional restoration
Common Conditions Joint replacements, stroke recovery, falls prevention, cardiac procedures, general deconditioning
Care Pathway Hospital-to-home transitions under physician oversight

About HCA Houston Healthcare at Home

HCA Houston Healthcare at Home is the home health service line of HCA Houston Healthcare. It is a Medicare-certified proprietary agency that delivers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aide services in patients’ residences across the Greater Houston area. The agency operates from 12606 West Houston Center Blvd, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77082, and has held Medicare certification since 2003 (CMS provider ID 679313). It forms part of HCA Healthcare’s Plus Care Network, which coordinates post-acute care with the broader HCA Houston hospital system that includes 13 hospitals and serves more than one million patients annually in the region.

Organization Type Medicare-certified home health agency
Parent Network HCA Houston Healthcare / HCA Healthcare
Service Area Greater Houston region
Core Services Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, home health aides
Medicare Certification Since 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

How are visits assigned to PRN therapists?
Visits are offered based on the therapist’s stated availability and geographic efficiency within the Greater Houston service area. There is no guaranteed minimum caseload.
Is orientation provided for therapists new to home health?
Yes. Comprehensive orientation and support are available for clinicians transitioning into the home health setting, including new graduates.
What electronic documentation system is used?
An industry-standard, mobile-optimized home health EMR designed for point-of-care documentation on a tablet during or immediately after visits.
Does the role involve supervising therapy assistants?
Mentoring therapy assistants may occur when applicable, but it is not a fixed requirement of every caseload.
Are weekend or holiday visits expected?
The posting does not specify mandatory weekend or holiday coverage. PRN therapists accept visits according to their own availability.

Home Health Physical Therapist PRN in Houston, TX

This PRN home health physical therapy role centers on adult post-acute rehabilitation delivered inside patients’ residences across the Houston metro area. Therapists evaluate functional status after orthopedic, neurologic, or cardiac events, then design and implement mobility and strength programs that fit the constraints of each home environment. The position sits within a Medicare-certified agency linked to the HCA Houston hospital network, enabling coordinated transitions from acute care. Flexible intermittent scheduling, mobile documentation, and mileage support define the practical structure of the work. Both experienced clinicians and recent graduates holding a Texas PT license can step into the role and contribute directly to patients regaining independence after hospital discharge.

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