Physical Therapist, Home Health

Humana Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing patient lives through personalized home health services. As a Physical Therapist, you'll play a crucial role in helping individuals regain their strength and independence, all from the comfort of their homes. This role emphasizes rehabilitation and functional improvement, allowing you to make a significant impact on patients' quality of life. With a focus on teamwork and comprehensive care, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals to develop tailored treatment plans. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment.
• Document patients' care observations and evaluations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Job Profile

Physical Therapist 2 - FBP

Job Level

Professional 2

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

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:

• 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.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Experience/Skills:

• 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

Pay Range
•$54.00 - $76.00 - pay per visit/unit
•$85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

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.$85,400 - $117,500 per year

Referral Bonus Information

Associates may receive a bonus for the referral of external candidates to this requisition, provided that all other eligibility requirements are met.

About us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell 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 CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell 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 services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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