Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Lynchburg, VA

12d•$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, helping individuals overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The role involves planning and administering physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes, assessing and documenting physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs aligned with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and patient-team goals. You will also guide and oversee PTAs and Home Health Aides, maintain thorough documentation, and communicate patient progress and required reports 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 the driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits. The posting lists pay per visit/unit at $59.00–$83.00 and an estimated annual base-pay range of $93,000–$128,000 for full-time employment, with compensation varying 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 personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Its care teams work together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain 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 in accordance with the applicable state minimum limits or the limits specified in the posting, whichever is higher.
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 treatments for patients in their homes to help them reach 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.
Give PTAs 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.