Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independenceall 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.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

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

Required Experience/Skills:

• 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.

Pay Range

$37.00 - $52.00 - pay per visit/unit$58,400 - $80,000 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule, and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.