Physical Therapist, Home Health

Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) aids patients in staying at home by delivering expert rehabilitation services in familiar surroundings. By assisting patients and their families, you play a role in maintaining their presence in a comfortable, relatable environment.

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain 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.

• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs  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 patient s 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.

• 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.

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

• $54.00 - $76.00 - pay per visit/unit

• $85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance programs, medical, dental, and vision benefits, volunteer paid time off, up to $400 in wellness rewards, clinician recognition programs, in addition to other recognition opportunities.

(Full time and part time roles are benefit eligible).

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About Center Well Home Health:
Center Well 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.

About Center Well, a Humana company:
Center Well 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…