What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist-Physical Therapy position at CenterWell Home Health?
Become a part of our community and help us put health first.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- 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. 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's performance. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of the 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.
We offer a range of benefits to support whole-person well-being, including paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident insurance.
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 so they can live healthier and happier lives.
We proudly employ over 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities, and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
