What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist Position position at CenterWell Home Health?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our rehabilitation staff, you will be responsible for providing essential therapy services to patients in their homes, helping them regain their independence and improve their overall well-being.
About CenterWell Home Health
CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.
- Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
- Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
- Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA).
- A minimum of one year of physical therapy experience preferred.
- A current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
- A current CPR certification.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
