Home Health Physical Therapist-Per Diem
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 in patients’ homes, assessing and documenting physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and patient-team goals. You will provide written care instructions to physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides, oversee their performance and documentation, document patient observations and interventions, and report progress to physicians, the Clinical Manager, the care team, patients, and families. You will also submit required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. This is a per-diem, patient-facing position. It requires TB screening and participation in Humana’s driver safety program, including a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable requirements. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 1. Compensation is stated as a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00; a separate full-time annual base-pay range is also listed as $93,000–$128,000.
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 the applicable state minimum limits or the stated alternative limits, whichever is higher.
- Required TB screening for this patient-facing role.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatments for patients in their homes to help them attain their 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 goals of the patient team.
- Give physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident benefits.
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