Empowering Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Colfax (IA); Sur place; USD 77 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will administer the physical therapy plan in patients' homes, support functional improvement, and collaborate with a Physical Therapist and the Clinical Manager.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, documentation, and adherence to infection control. A valid state PTA license, CPR, and transportation are required, with a typical schedule of 40 hours per week.

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Formation

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will administer the physical therapy plan in patients' homes, support functional improvement, and collaborate with a Physical Therapist and the Clinical Manager.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, documentation, and adherence to infection control. A valid state PTA license, CPR, and transportation are required, with a typical schedule of 40 hours per week.