Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

CenterWell • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life. CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).

Requirements

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
• Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of CenterWell Home Health and licensing board.
• Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
• Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients’.
• Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
• Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental.
• Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• many other opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree