Physical Therapist, Home Health Per Diem

Description CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of Humana’s Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead healthier, happier lives. Responsibilities As a Home 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. Required Qualifications 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 Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. Scheduled Weekly Hours 1