Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Washington, NC

13d•$93,000 - $128,000•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 deliver personalized care focused on functional improvement to help patients overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. This is a patient-facing role serving the Hertford County territory, including Ahoskie-Windsor and surrounding areas. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available. The role involves planning and administering prescribed physical therapy, assessing and documenting patients’ physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs aligned with physician treatment plans and patient-team goals. You will provide written care instructions to physical therapist assistants and home health aides, oversee their performance and documentation, and communicate patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patients, and families. Required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries must be submitted. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is listed as 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. Pay may vary based on location and job-related qualifications. The role requires TB screening, a valid state driver's license, and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable 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 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 the patient team’s goals.
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.