Home Health PTA: Empower Mobility at Home

CenterWell Home Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver in-home care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement the treatment plan, perform therapeutic modalities, and document care in a timely manner while coordinating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include home visits, participating in department in-services, and ensuring safety, infection control, and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of geriatric physical 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 exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities.
• 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 equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions in patient care activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Empathy in patient care

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver in-home care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement the treatment plan, perform therapeutic modalities, and document care in a timely manner while coordinating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include home visits, participating in department in-services, and ensuring safety, infection control, and compliance with program requirements.