Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Humana Inc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home therapy, working with a clinical team to help geriatric patients regain function and independence. You will deliver PT plans, document progress, and participate in departmental education while ensuring safety and infection control.

A valid state license and CPR are required. Candidates must have reliable transportation and possess English fluency.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid CPR certification is required.
• Fluent English in reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients in their homes, as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Perform non-complex active and passive manual therapies and modalities as directed.
• Document client records and submit clinical documentation weekly.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
• Notify supervisor of equipment failures or staff/client changes.
• Apply infection control principles in care activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Education

State Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

Become a part of our caring community As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• 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.
• Use your skills to make an impact

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate

$41.00 - $57.00

Additional Information TB Statement

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Pay Range

$64,000 - $87,500 per year

Description of Benefits

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.

About Us

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

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. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.