Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Albany, TX

8d•$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 and help patients overcome limitations to improve their quality of life. The role involves planning and administering prescribed physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes, assessing their physical strengths, and developing rehabilitation programs consistent with physicians’ plans of treatment and patient-team goals. You will also oversee PTAs and Home Health Aides, document care, and communicate patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family. This is a patient-facing role covered by Humana’s Tuberculosis screening program. The position is also part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable minimum limits. The posting lists a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00 and an estimated annual base-pay range of $93,000–$128,000 for full-time employment at 40 hours per week. Individual compensation may vary based on location and job-related qualifications and experience.

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 residing state’s minimum required limits or the stated 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 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 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.