Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Madison, FL

5d•$93,000 - $128,000

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide personalized physical therapy to patients in their homes, helping them regain strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life. The therapist reports to the Clinical Manager and works with patients, families, physicians, and the broader care team. The position serves Jefferson County and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role includes planning and administering prescribed therapy, assessing and documenting patients’ physical abilities, and developing rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the patient team’s goals. The therapist also provides care instructions and oversight to PTAs and Home Health Aides, maintains thorough documentation, and communicates patient progress and required reports to relevant members of the care team. This is a patient-facing position subject to Humana’s TB screening program. It is also subject to the driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable minimum limits. Candidates applying from a Florida work location are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening.

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 state minimum limits or the specified higher limits.
Selected candidates must complete TB screening.

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 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 PTAs 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.