Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Washington, NC

12d•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 and support patients in overcoming limitations and improving their quality of life. The position serves the Hertford County territory, including Ahoskie-Windsor and surrounding areas, and involves working onsite in patients’ homes. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available. This role plans and administers prescribed physical therapy, assesses patients’ physical strengths, and develops rehabilitation programs aligned with physicians’ plans of treatment and patient-team goals. It also includes directing and overseeing PTAs and Home Health Aides, completing thorough and timely documentation, and communicating patient progress to physicians, the Clinical Manager, the care team, patients, and families. The position is patient-facing and requires participation in Humana’s TB screening program. It is also part of Humana’s driver safety program, requiring a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable state minimum or the stated coverage limits, whichever is higher. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The posting lists pay per visit/unit rates of $59.00–$83.00 and an estimated annual base pay range of $93,000–$128,000 for full-time employment; actual compensation may vary based on location and job-related factors. 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 home care for people managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization, with multidisciplinary care teams supporting rehabilitation, recovery, and 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 meeting the residing state’s minimum required limits or the stated coverage limits, 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 in patients’ 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 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.