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 patients overcome limitations and improve their quality of life. The role administers a Physical Therapist-developed treatment plan and requires patient-facing home visits, clinical documentation, coordination with healthcare professionals, and adherence to infection-control practices. This is a per-diem role with one scheduled weekly hour. The posting lists pay per visit/unit at $41.00–$57.00 and also provides a good-faith annual base-pay estimate of $64,000–$87,500 for full-time employment. Benefits for per-diem associates include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage. The role is subject to TB screening and Humana’s driver safety program. Florida-based candidates are subject to Florida Level 2 background 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.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking 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
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident coverage.
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