Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Pittsfield, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the assistant delivers personalized care focused on functional improvement and administers the treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist. The role is patient-facing and involves working in patients’ homes. It requires participation in Humana’s TB screening program and driver safety program. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is listed as a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $45.00–$62.00, while the stated good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment is $64,200–$88,000 per year; compensation may vary based on location and job-related factors.

Requirements

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
Comprehensive knowledge of physical, emotional, social, and biological changes in the geriatric population.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

Administer the physical therapy treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist to patients in their homes.
Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, and heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities.
Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
Notify the Physical Therapist or Branch Director about equipment failures, lack of supplies, or changes involving staff or clients.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while performing patient care activities.