Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Asheville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. You will provide personalized care focused on functional improvement and help patients overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The role involves planning and administering prescribed physical therapy, assessing patients, and developing and implementing rehabilitation programs in accordance with physician plans of treatment and patient goals. This is a patient-facing role requiring TB screening. It is also subject to Humana's driver safety program: you must have a valid state driver's license and maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable state minimum or the specified coverage limits, whichever is higher. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The listed annual base pay range for full-time employment is $93,000–$128,000; a separate pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59–$83 is also listed. Compensation may vary by location and job-related qualifications. Humana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and company and personal holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and other benefits. CenterWell Home Health provides comprehensive home care for patients with chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization, with care teams working to support rehabilitation, recovery, and independence.

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 meeting applicable requirements.
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 patient-team goals.
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.