Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
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 quality of life. The role involves working in patients’ homes and implementing the treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist. This is a patient-facing position subject to Humana’s tuberculosis screening program. The role is also part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable minimum requirements. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The posting lists a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $41.00–$57.00 and a full-time annual base-pay range of $64,000–$87,500; actual compensation varies by location and job-related qualifications. Humana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and company and personal holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and other benefits.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
