Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Goldsboro, NC

11d•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 position 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 rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and patient-team goals. The role also provides written care instructions to physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides, oversees their performance and documentation, maintains thorough and timely records, 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 patient-facing role covered by Humana’s TB screening program. It is also subject to Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the stated state minimums or specified coverage limits, whichever is higher. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours. The posting lists both a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00 and a full-time base pay range of $93,000–$128,000 per year; compensation varies by location and job-related qualifications. CenterWell Home Health provides personalized home care for patients with chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Its multidisciplinary teams work to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
Current CPR certification.
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
Valid state driver’s license.
Personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable requirements.
Completion of 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 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.
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.