Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell•Mount Vernon, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide personalized physical therapy to patients in their homes. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the therapist plans and administers prescribed treatment to help patients improve physical function, strength, mobility, and independence. The role includes assessing and documenting patients’ physical strengths, developing rehabilitation programs consistent with physicians’ plans of treatment and patient-team goals, and coordinating care with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and families. The therapist also provides written care instructions to physical therapist assistants and Home Health Aides, oversees their performance and documentation, and completes required clinical records and reports. This is a patient-facing position requiring TB screening. The role participates in Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits. The posting lists scheduled weekly hours of 40 and compensation of $93,000–$128,000 per year; it also lists a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $59.00–$83.00. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.

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 applicable state minimum limits or the higher limits specified in the posting.
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 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.
Provide physical therapist assistants 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.