Empowering Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility

CenterWell Home Health; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the Physical Therapist in patients\' homes, delivering care that improves strength, mobility and independence.

You will administer therapy, document records weekly, participate in team meetings, and ensure infection control and safety standards. A valid PT license, CPR, driver’s license and reliable transportation are required; one year of PTA experience preferred.

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

Fluent English

Reliable transportation

Education

PT license

CPR certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the Physical Therapist in patients\' homes, delivering care that improves strength, mobility and independence.

You will administer therapy, document records weekly, participate in team meetings, and ensure infection control and safety standards. A valid PT license, CPR, driver’s license and reliable transportation are required; one year of PTA experience preferred.