Home Health PT Assistant: Empower Mobility at Home

Humana Inc; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work in patients’ homes under the Clinical Manager. You will administer therapy per plan to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence.

Responsibilities include documenting records weekly, coordinating with the Physical Therapist, attending education meetings, and ensuring infection control. This is a full-time role with driver and TB program requirements.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric changes.

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.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Skills

PT license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

English fluency

Geriatric care knowledge

Education

Texas PTA License

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work in patients’ homes under the Clinical Manager. You will administer therapy per plan to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence.

Responsibilities include documenting records weekly, coordinating with the Physical Therapist, attending education meetings, and ensuring infection control. This is a full-time role with driver and TB program requirements.