Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Hickory, NC

9d•$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. The role involves planning and administering prescribed physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes, assessing and documenting physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs consistent with physicians’ Plans of Treatment and patient-team goals. You will provide written care instructions to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Home Health Aides, oversee their performance and documentation, maintain thorough and timely records, and communicate patient progress to physicians, the Clinical Manager, the care team, patients, and families. This is a patient-facing role subject to Humana’s TB screening program. It is also part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The posting lists 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; actual pay varies based on 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 the applicable state minimum limits or the higher limits specified in the posting.
If selected, complete TB screening as part of the patient-facing 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 a rehabilitation program 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.
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.