Full-Time
Physical Therapist
Heartland Home Health
Updated on 8/12/2026
Gentiva
5,001-10,000 employees
In-home hospice, palliative, and health services
No salary listed
Saginaw, MI, USA + 1 more
More locations: Midland, MI, USA
In Person
Covers the Midland/Saginaw territory and requires work in patients' homes.
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- A Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program is required.
- A current physical therapist license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one, is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills are required.
- The ability to work independently in a variety of home environments is required.
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
- Deliver skilled physical therapy to patients based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician.
- Evaluate patient needs and develop rehabilitation goals to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function.
- Adjust treatment plans and techniques as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary home health team, including nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers, to provide coordinated care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, mobility strategies, and use of assistive devices.
- Document all visits, assessments, and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support patients in maximizing their independence and improving quality of life in their homes.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital, home health, or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required.
- Experience delivering in-home therapy is preferred.
- Experience with geriatric, orthopedic, or neurologic rehabilitation is preferred.
- Experience with post-acute care or chronic condition management is preferred.
- Experience working as part of a mobile or interdisciplinary care team is preferred.
Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Humana’s June 10, 2026 divestiture values its Gentiva stake near $900 million.
- Gentiva completed ProMedica integration in November 2023, adding 4,000 employees and new markets.
- Demand for home-based end-of-life care keeps referrals flowing from hospitals and physicians.
What critics are saying
- DOJ settled Gentiva hospice fraud claims for $19.428 million on July 17, 2024.
- A December 2024 Maine lawsuit accuses Gentiva of poaching staff and stealing referral data.
- CMS hospice scrutiny and whistleblower history threaten reimbursement, licensing, and buyer appetite by 2027.
What makes Gentiva unique
- Gentiva runs 430-plus locations across 35 states, spanning hospice, palliative, and home health.
- David Causby leads a standalone care platform rebuilt from Humana’s Kindred at Home.
- Its Advanced Illness Management bridges chronic care to hospice, capturing earlier patient relationships.
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Company News
Humana (NYSE:HUM) agreed to sell its minority stake in Gentiva for approximately US$900 million, exiting equity ownership in home health, palliative, and hospice care. The insurer was also selected as a winner in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, adding a new state contract to its government focused portfolio. For a company centered on Medicare Advantage and other government backed insurance, these moves represent a meaningful repositioning of how Humana (NYSE:HUM) is exposed to care...