Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell • West Monroe, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, working onsite in their homes, as developed by the Physical Therapist. Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients. Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week. Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services. Notify Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association
• 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
• Read, write, and speak fluent English
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being.
• Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree