In-Home Physical Therapist - Empower Mobility & Independence

CenterWell; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence in their homes, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will deliver personalized care that focuses on functional improvement and empower individuals to overcome limitations.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will plan and administer therapy in patients' homes, assess strengths, develop rehabilitation programs, supervise PTAs and aides, document progress, and

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.

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence in their homes, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will deliver personalized care that focuses on functional improvement and empower individuals to overcome limitations.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will plan and administer therapy in patients' homes, assess strengths, develop rehabilitation programs, supervise PTAs and aides, document progress, and