Empowering Home Health PTA: Boost Mobility & Independence

Humana Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer PT treatment plans in patients' homes and work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting records, coordinating in-services, and ensuring infection control. Requires active PT license, CPR, and a valid driver's license; English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Geriatric knowledge

CPR certification

PT license

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer PT treatment plans in patients' homes and work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting records, coordinating in-services, and ensuring infection control. Requires active PT license, CPR, and a valid driver's license; English fluency is required.