Home Health PTA: Empower Mobility & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their own homes under a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans and monitor progress to support functional improvement.

You will administer therapeutic exercises and modalities, document records weekly, and participate in department in-services while upholding infection control and safety standards in a home-care setting.

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

English fluency

Infection control knowledge

Patient care planning

Education

Physical Therapy License (State)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their own homes under a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans and monitor progress to support functional improvement.

You will administer therapeutic exercises and modalities, document records weekly, and participate in department in-services while upholding infection control and safety standards in a home-care setting.