Impactful Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell Home Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver personalized in-home physical therapy, improving strength, mobility, and independence for patients in their own homes. You will work under the Clinical Manager and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.

You will assess patients, develop rehab plans, oversee PTAs and Home Health Aides, and document progress while coordinating with physicians and families.

Qualifications

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

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

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver personalized in-home physical therapy, improving strength, mobility, and independence for patients in their own homes. You will work under the Clinical Manager and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.

You will assess patients, develop rehab plans, oversee PTAs and Home Health Aides, and document progress while coordinating with physicians and families.