Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-PRN

CenterWell Home Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,400 - 96,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is looking for a therapist in Austin, Texas, to help patients regain strength and independence at home. This role includes administering physical therapy treatment, documenting patient records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have an associate's degree in physical therapy, a current state license, and a valid driver's license. CenterWell offers a pay range of $70,400 to $96,300 per year along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients in their homes.
• Document client records and submit clinical documentation weekly.
• Coordinate and attend educational meetings.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Communication in English

Knowledge of geriatric population changes

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Pay Range

• $45.00 - $62.00 pay per visit/unit
• $70,400 - $96,300 per year base pay

Additional Requirements

TB Statement: This role is patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis screening program. Candidates will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement: This role requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher.

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident coverage.

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.