Home Health PTA — Compassionate Geriatric Therapy

CenterWell Home Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer PT treatments in patients' homes, coordinate with the Physical Therapist, and document care. The role emphasizes patient-focused care, infection control, and collaboration with a healthcare team.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy, a state license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. After-hours and coordination responsibilities support rehabilitation goals for geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association–accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric physical, emotional, and social 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 infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer PT treatments in patients' homes, coordinate with the Physical Therapist, and document care. The role emphasizes patient-focused care, infection control, and collaboration with a healthcare team.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy, a state license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. After-hours and coordination responsibilities support rehabilitation goals for geriatric patients.