Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. You will deliver personalized care focused on functional improvement, helping patients overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant administers the physical therapy treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist, provides therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintains timely clinical documentation, participates in educational activities, and communicates relevant equipment, supply, staff, or client changes. The role works onsite in patients’ homes and includes patient-facing duties.

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 the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

Administer the Physical Therapist-developed treatment plan to patients in their homes.
Administer 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 of equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while performing patient care activities.