Home Health Physical Therapist-Per Diem

CenterWell•Pittsfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is hiring a per-diem Home Health Physical Therapist to provide personalized physical therapy to patients in their homes. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the therapist helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence and improve their functional abilities and quality of life. The role includes planning and administering prescribed treatment, assessing and documenting physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs consistent with physicians’ treatment plans and patient-team goals. The therapist also provides care instructions and oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides, maintains thorough clinical documentation, and communicates patient progress and required reports to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patients, and families. This is a patient-facing position subject to Humana’s TB screening program. The role is part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum requirements. Scheduled weekly hours are 1. Pay per visit/unit rate is $59.00–$83.00. A separate posted full-time annual base-pay estimate is $102,300–$140,800, varying with location and job-related qualifications. Benefits for per-diem associates include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident benefits.

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 the residing state’s minimum required limits or the stated higher limits.
Required to be screened for tuberculosis if selected.

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 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.