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Physical Therapist (PT) - Assisted Living Facility Based Home Health
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Newnan, GA, 30263
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Home Health with Less Travel!
Our Physical Therapists (PT) supervise, evaluate, and provide therapy services to clients in various senior living communities, including assisted living and independent living facilities.
Our facility-based PTs enjoy:
- providing therapy services to our patients within the beautiful confines of the assisted living facilities where our patients reside
- 1:1 patient care
- the ability to follow each patient from start to discharge
Our talented and highly skilled Physical Therapists work collaboratively with each assisted living facility's wellness team on a daily basis to maintain strong lines of communication and overall continuity of care for the residents and their loved ones. Enhabit PTs examine and treat patients with physical impairments through the use of physical modalities. The goal is to assist persons who are physically challenged to improve mobility and function, independence in self-care, and other skills necessary for functioning in daily living and to successfully age in place. Enhabit Home Health & Hospice offers our patients Specialty Programs that include Balance and Fall Prevention, Spine Safety, Low Vision, and Diabetic Management programs to help them achieve their goals. Our Physical Therapists administer skilled care to clients requiring intermittent professional services and teach the family and other members of the health care team. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and the established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Branch Director.
Qualifications
Physical Therapists / PTs must meet the following requirements:
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
Physical Therapists working in assisted living facilities focus on delivering therapy within communal senior living environments, allowing more consistent patient interaction and collaboration with wellness teams. Unlike traditional home health roles, there’s less travel, enabling more structured schedules and continuous care from evaluation to patient discharge.
In Newnan, GA, licensed Physical Therapists must hold a valid Georgia state license and comply with state regulations. While no extra certifications are mandatory, credentials in geriatric care or balance/fall prevention can enhance effectiveness in assisted living home health roles.
Yes, therapists often encounter complex mobility issues due to aging populations and chronic conditions. Coordinating care with facility staff and adapting therapies to residents’ communal living settings require strong communication and tailored treatment plans.
Newnan’s growing senior population has increased demand for home health PTs, but competition remains moderate. Encompass Health’s reputation for innovation and employee support makes it a sought-after employer, attracting qualified professionals aiming for stable, impactful careers.
Physical Therapists in this niche typically earn between $70,000 to $85,000 annually in Newnan, GA, depending on experience and certifications. The rate reflects the specialized nature of facility-based home health care and local cost of living factors.
Encompass Health emphasizes continuous professional growth, offering scholarships, ongoing education, and leadership development tailored to PTs in assisted living settings. This fosters upward mobility within home health care and specialized therapy areas.
The company cultivates a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging innovation and respect. PTs benefit from strong team dynamics, ethical practices, and support systems, enhancing job satisfaction and patient care quality.
You must hold a valid physical therapist license in Georgia, possess clinical experience preferably over one year, and demonstrate proficiency in current therapy methods. A clean driving record and insurance are also essential for mobility between facilities.
Home health PT jobs in Newnan emphasize mobility support within residential or assisted living settings, requiring adaptability to varied environments and close coordination with non-clinical staff. Outpatient roles usually involve clinic-based care with scheduled patient visits.
Newnan benefits from community health programs focused on senior wellness and fall prevention, which often collaborate with home health providers. PTs can engage with these initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and professional networking.