Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
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 to help individuals overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant administers the treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist, provides therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintains and submits clinical documentation, attends educational meetings and department in-services, reports equipment or supply issues and changes involving staff or clients, and follows infection-control and universal-precaution practices during patient care. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role involving work in patients’ homes and participation in Humana’s TB screening and driver safety programs.
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 therapy treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist 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
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel and accident benefits
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