Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

CenterWell•Lynchburg, VA

6d•$64,000 - $87,500

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per-diem 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 assistant administers the treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist, provides specified therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintains clinical documentation, and follows infection-control and universal-precaution practices. The role involves patient-facing home visits and requires a valid driver's license, personal vehicle liability insurance, and reliable transportation. Selected candidates must undergo TB screening.

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.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

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