Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Part Time
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Knoxville, TN, 37915-2567
Job Type : Part 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.
This part-time salaried position works 24 hours/week, over 4 days in the week, and is eligible for our 60% paid days off program.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
- Must possess automobile liability insurance.
- Must wear seatbelts at all times while driving.
- Must have dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
- Must be able to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
- Must be currently licensed in the state of employment.
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
Part-time home health physical therapy focuses on personalized care within patients' living environments, emphasizing mobility and daily function improvements. Unlike clinic-based roles, it requires travel within Knoxville, adapting treatments to home conditions, which can enhance patient comfort but demands flexibility from therapists.
Emphasizing expertise in balance and fall prevention, total joint replacement programs, and spine safety is crucial. Demonstrating adaptability to varied home environments and proficiency with electronic medical records also strengthens candidacy for home health PT positions.
Even in part-time roles, Encompass Health fosters professional growth through continuing education and scholarship programs. Part-time therapists can leverage these resources to enhance clinical skills and potentially transition into full-time or specialized positions.
Physical therapists working part-time in Knoxville typically earn between $40 to $55 per hour, influenced by experience and certifications. This aligns with regional healthcare market rates, offering competitive compensation for part-time home health roles.
Yes, Encompass Health offers a distinctive 60% paid days off program for part-time staff, alongside continuing education perks and a matching 401(k), which are not universally standard among local healthcare employers, enhancing work-life balance and financial wellness.
Encompass Health integrates advanced technology like mobile EMRs and prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing PTs to deliver innovative, patient-centered care with streamlined documentation, setting it apart from many competitors in the home health sector.
Physical therapists must hold a valid Tennessee license and maintain automobile liability insurance due to travel demands. Compliance with state regulations and vehicle safety policies ensures safe, lawful patient visits across diverse Knoxville neighborhoods.
Knoxville's aging population and preference for in-home care have steadily increased demand for skilled part-time physical therapists. This growth trend encourages competitive hiring and opportunities within home health agencies locally.
Physical therapy assistants often provide supportive care under PT supervision, handling routine treatments. Part-time roles for assistants in Knoxville's home health sector can offer flexible schedules but generally involve less autonomous clinical decision-making than PTs.
Expect a schedule spanning four days with approximately 24 hours weekly, balancing patient evaluations, individualized treatment plans for joint replacements and fall prevention, all performed in patients’ homes while using modern mobile documentation tools.