Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Empower Independence

CenterWell; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver personalized care in patients' homes, helping regain strength and independence. You will work under the Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and coordinate care with the clinical team.

The role requires a current state PT license, CPR certification, and strong geriatric care knowledge, with driving eligibility and reliable transportation to visit patients across the service area.

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

CPR certification

English fluency

Geriatric care knowledge

Reliable transportation

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver personalized care in patients' homes, helping regain strength and independence. You will work under the Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and coordinate care with the clinical team.

The role requires a current state PT license, CPR certification, and strong geriatric care knowledge, with driving eligibility and reliable transportation to visit patients across the service area.