Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Terre Haute, IN

7d•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, evaluates and documents patients’ physical abilities, and develops rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and patient-team goals. The therapist also provides care instructions to physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides, oversees their performance and documentation, and communicates patient progress with physicians, the Clinical Manager, the care team, patients, and families. This is a patient-facing position subject to Humana’s TB screening program. It participates in the driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The posting lists a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00 and an estimated annual base-pay range of $93,000–$128,000 for full-time employment; compensation varies by location and job-related factors.

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 higher limits specified in the posting.
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 to patients in their homes to help them attain the highest possible 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 physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations promptly and thoroughly.
Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family.
Submit required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.