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, helping patients overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The role serves Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Arcadia and involves providing physical therapy onsite in patients’ homes. You will plan and administer prescribed physical therapy, assess and document patients’ physical strengths, and develop rehabilitation programs aligned with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and patient-team goals. You will also provide care instructions to PTAs and Home Health Aides, oversee their performance and documentation, document patient care, and report progress to physicians, the Clinical Manager, the care team, patients, and families. Required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries must be submitted. This is a per-diem role with a scheduled weekly hour count of 1 and pay per visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00. The posting also lists an estimated annual base pay range of $93,000–$128,000 for full-time employment. The role is patient-facing and requires TB screening. It is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening for candidates applying from a Florida work location. A valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the specified minimums are required. Humana offers benefits for limited-term, variable-schedule, and per-diem associates, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage. CenterWell Home Health provides personalized home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization, with care teams working to support 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 in accordance with state minimum requirements or the higher limits specified in the posting.
- Complete required TB screening if selected.
- Meet Florida Level 2 background screening requirements when applying from a Florida work location.
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 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel and accident coverage
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