Home Health PTA: Empower Independence

humana; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan 401k

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and coordinate with a care team to promote functional independence.

Requirements include current PT license, CPR, valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and English fluency. Travel within assigned area is required.

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 proficiency

Geriatric care knowledge

Home health care

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and coordinate with a care team to promote functional independence.

Requirements include current PT license, CPR, valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and English fluency. Travel within assigned area is required.