Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell Home Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home care, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence. You will assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs, while coordinating with PTAs, home health aides, and physicians to optimize outcomes.

You will document progress, communicate with the care team and family, and ensure timely submission of all evaluations and discharge summaries.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients, working onsite in their homes, to attain the highest level of physical function.
• Assess and document patients' physical strengths to support physician evaluation and guide treatment goals.
• Develop and implement a rehabilitation program consistent with the physician's Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
• Provide PTAs and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
• Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations promptly and thoroughly.
• Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family, and submit all required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy license

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.

Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients, working onsite in their homes, to attain the highest level of physical function.
• Assess and document patients' physical strengths to support physician evaluation and guide treatment goals.
• Develop and implement a rehabilitation program consistent with the physician's Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
• Provide PTAs and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
• Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations promptly and thoroughly.
• Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family, and submit all required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
• Current CPR certification
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate

$59.00 - $83.00

Additional Information

• This role is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program and requires TB screening if selected.
• This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and requires a valid state driver's license with personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

$93,000 - $128,000 per year

Description Of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays, parental and caregiver leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and more.

About Us

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions 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 who work together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence.

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services company focused on creating integrated and personalized experiences that put patients at the center of everything we do. As the largest provider of senior‑focused primary care, home healthcare, and integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice, and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is dedicated to addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action, in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.