Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Austin, TX, 78731
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 6 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
Our Physical Therapists 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, independent self-care, other skills necessary for functioning in daily living. We have Specialty Programs that include Balance and Fall Prevention, Spine Safety, Total Hip and Knee Replacement Program, and our Total Shoulder Replacement Program. He/she administers skilled care to clients requiring intermittent professional services and teaches 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
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
Austin’s growing healthcare sector has increased demand for home health physical therapists, but competition remains moderate due to a steady influx of qualified professionals. Candidates with specialized certifications and local experience often gain an edge in securing roles within this thriving market.
In Texas, maintaining a valid state licensure is essential. Additionally, certifications related to balance and fall prevention or orthopedic rehabilitation can enhance your profile, especially for home health positions focusing on elderly or post-surgical care.
Home health PTs must adapt treatment plans to diverse home environments, manage patient and family education directly, and navigate varying levels of patient independence. This requires flexibility, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills beyond traditional clinic-based therapy.
Mastering patient mobility assessments, effective use of telehealth tools, and knowledge of specialty programs like total joint replacement rehab are critical. Additionally, strong organizational skills help manage caseloads efficiently across home visits.
Encompass Health invests in professional development, offering continuing education and leadership training. Physical therapists can advance into supervisory roles or specialize further, benefiting from the company’s focus on innovation and employee growth.
Encompass Health provides cutting-edge technology and an incentivized bonus plan, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture. Their commitment to ethical practices and employee wellness sets them apart in Austin’s home health landscape.
Home health physical therapists in Austin generally earn between $70,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Encompass Health’s competitive benefits and bonus incentives can further enhance total compensation.
Home health PTs often tailor interventions to real-world household settings, focusing on functional mobility and safety within the patient’s living space. This contrasts with clinic therapy by emphasizing independence and adaptive strategies in familiar environments.
Given Austin’s sprawling geography, dependable transportation and the ability to drive in diverse weather are crucial. PTs must maintain liability insurance and a valid driver’s license to ensure safe and timely patient visits.
Full-time PTs enjoy up to six weeks of paid time off, comprehensive insurance options, and flexible spending accounts. Encompass Health’s emphasis on healthy lifestyles and scholarship programs supports both personal and professional well-being.