Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
CenterWell Home Health is hiring 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 administers the physical therapy treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist. The role includes providing therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintaining timely clinical documentation, participating in educational meetings and department in-services, and communicating equipment, supply, staffing, or client concerns to the Physical Therapist or Branch Director. Patient care is performed in accordance with infection-control practices and universal precautions. The position is patient-facing and subject to Humana's TB screening program and driver safety requirements. The position has 40 scheduled weekly hours. 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 pay may vary based on location and job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.
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 English reading, writing, and speaking ability.
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.
- Provide 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 while performing patient care.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
