Home Health Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility at Home

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver prescribed PT services in patients' homes in Hickory, NC. You will assess, document, and advance rehabilitation goals in collaboration with physicians and care teams, ensuring clear communication with patients and families.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and involves coordinating with PTAs and Home Health Aides, with a focus on functional improvement and independent living.

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 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 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

PT license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver prescribed PT services in patients' homes in Hickory, NC. You will assess, document, and advance rehabilitation goals in collaboration with physicians and care teams, ensuring clear communication with patients and families.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and involves coordinating with PTAs and Home Health Aides, with a focus on functional improvement and independent living.