Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Hickory, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, this role reports to the Clinical Manager and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The therapist delivers personalized care focused on functional improvement and works with patients, families, physicians, and the broader care team to support quality of life. The Home Health Physical Therapist plans and administers prescribed physical therapy, assesses and documents patients’ physical strengths, and develops rehabilitation programs consistent with physician treatment plans and patient goals. The role also provides written care instructions to Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides, oversees their performance and documentation, records patient observations and treatment, and communicates progress while submitting required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. This patient-facing position requires participation in Humana’s tuberculosis screening program. It is also part of the driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
Current CPR certification.
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
Valid state driver’s license.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or the stated higher limits.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients in their homes to help them attain the highest level of physical function.
Assess and document patients’ physical strengths to support physician evaluation and guide treatment goals.
Develop and implement a rehabilitation program consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
Provide Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
Promptly and thoroughly document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations.
Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family.
Submit required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.