Home Health Physical Therapist-Per Diem

CenterWell•Big Spring, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the Home Health Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Manager and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized care focused on functional improvement and quality of life. The therapist plans and administers prescribed physical therapy, assesses and documents patients’ physical strengths, and develops and implements rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the patient team’s goals. The therapist also gives PTAs and Home Health Aides written care instructions and oversees their performance and documentation; records observations, interventions, and evaluations; and reports patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family. Required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries must be submitted. This is a per-diem, patient-facing position involving work in patients’ homes. It requires participation in Humana’s TB screening program and driver safety program. The employee must hold a valid state driver’s license and maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the stated minimum 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 required limits or the stated coverage minimums, 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 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 rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
Provide PTAs 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.