Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
CenterWell•Gainesville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
CenterWell Home Health is hiring a per-diem Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant who reports to the Clinical Manager. The role provides personalized physical therapy care to patients in their homes, helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence and improve functional ability and quality of life. The assistant administers the treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist, documents care, and coordinates with the clinical team.
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 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 developed by the Physical Therapist to patients in their homes.
- 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 changes involving staff or clients.
- Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while 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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