Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
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 individuals overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The role administers the physical therapy treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist and includes patient-facing care in patients’ homes. It also involves timely clinical documentation, participation in educational meetings and department in-services, and communication about equipment, supply, staff, or client changes. The role requires applying infection-control concepts and universal precautions during patient care. This is a patient-facing position covered by Humana’s tuberculosis screening program. It is also subject to Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum limits.
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.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent 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 when performing patient care activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Other opportunities supporting whole-person well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
