Compassionate In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant

CenterWell Home Health; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer the physical therapy treatment plan in patients' homes under the guidance of a Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager.

You will perform non-complex manual therapies, document records weekly, participate in in-services, and ensure infection control and safety standards while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, working onsite in their homes, 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.
• Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
• Notify Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

CPR certification

Driver's license

Geriatric care knowledge

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer the physical therapy treatment plan in patients' homes under the guidance of a Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager.

You will perform non-complex manual therapies, document records weekly, participate in in-services, and ensure infection control and safety standards while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team in a community-based setting.