Physical Therapist, Home Health

Physical Therapist, Home Health at CenterWell Home Health

As a Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will provide personalized physical therapy treatments to patients recovering from injuries or illnesses in their home environment. You will develop and implement rehabilitation programs based on physician plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure proper documentation of therapy interventions.

Become a Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First

• 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 the physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
• Confer with the 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.
• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects the current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staff performance. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions, and evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.
• Report patients' progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient, and family. Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Use Your Skills to Make an Impact

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA).
• Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

About Us

At CenterWell Home Health, we specialize 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 so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities, and company.