Home Health PTA: Empower Patients at Home

CenterWell; 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 support patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and the Clinical Manager. You will administer the PT plan and document care while coordinating with the care team to help patients regain strength and independence.

Requirements include an active Physical Therapy license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel to patient homes.

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.
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

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

Fluent English

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and the Clinical Manager. You will administer the PT plan and document care while coordinating with the care team to help patients regain strength and independence.

Requirements include an active Physical Therapy license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel to patient homes.