Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

CenterWell•Aurora, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant at CenterWell Home Health, you will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will deliver personalized care focused on functional improvement and help patients overcome limitations to improve their quality of life. You will administer the treatment plan developed by a Physical Therapist, provide specified therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintain and submit clinical documentation, participate in educational meetings and department in-services, and report equipment, supply, staff, or client concerns. The position involves patient-facing work in patients’ homes and requires participation 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 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, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
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 activities.