Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell Home Health; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,500; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Arizona is seeking a physical therapy professional to deliver in-home care under the Clinical Manager. You will administer the prescribed therapy plan, help patients regain strength and mobility, and support independence within the comfort of their homes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to infection control, and timely documentation. The compensation includes pay per visit and annual base pay, with scheduled 40 hours weekly and

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant depending on regulation.
• 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 in the geriatric population.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients 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

Current state license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatric knowledge

English fluency

Job description

About this Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients 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.

Required Qualifications

• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant depending on regulation.
• 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.

Compensation

$41.00 - $57.00 pay per visit/unit.

$64,000 - $87,500 per year base pay.

Additional Information

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• TB screening program: This role is patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. You will be required to be screened for TB.
• Driver safety program: Requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting state minimum requirements.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Benefits include medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions 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 – working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humana’s policy is 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. Humana also takes 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.