Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

CenterWell•Kissimmee, FL

1d•$64,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, this role reports to the Clinical Manager and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The position delivers personalized care focused on functional improvement. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant administers the physical therapy treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist, provides therapeutic exercises and modalities, documents patient care, participates in educational meetings and department in-services, reports equipment or supply issues and changes in staff or clients, and applies infection-control practices and universal precautions.

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.
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.