Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Barnstable, MA

19d•Onsite

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, administering the physical therapy treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist. The service area options are Upper Cape or Mid-Lower Cape. This patient-facing role involves documenting and submitting clinical records on time, participating in educational meetings and department in-services, and communicating equipment, supply, staff, or client issues to the Physical Therapist or Branch Director. The role is included 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 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 while performing patient care.