Home Health Physical Therapist-Per Diem
About The Position
CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per-diem Home Health Physical Therapist to provide personalized physical therapy to patients in their homes. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the therapist plans and administers treatment to help patients improve physical function, mobility, strength, and independence. The role includes evaluating patients, developing rehabilitation programs consistent with physician plans of treatment and patient goals, and coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, and the broader care team. The therapist provides written care instructions to physical therapist assistants and home health aides, oversees their performance and documentation, and completes timely and thorough documentation of observations, interventions, evaluations, progress, plans, and discharge summaries. This is a patient-facing role requiring TB screening, a valid state driver's license, and personal vehicle liability insurance that meets applicable requirements.
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 the residing state's minimum requirements or the stated coverage limits, whichever is higher.
- Complete TB screening if selected for the role.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment in patients' 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 rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician's Plan of Treatment and the patient's goals.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel and accident benefits
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