Home Health PTA: Empower Seniors at Home

CenterWell Home Health; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients at home under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, and document progress to help patients regain strength and independence.

The role requires a state PT license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and teamwork in a geriatric-focused care setting. Excellent English communication is essential.

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

Fluent English

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Gerontic care knowledge

Driver license & transportation

Education

State license to practice Physical Therapy

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients at home under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, and document progress to help patients regain strength and independence.

The role requires a state PT license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and teamwork in a geriatric-focused care setting. Excellent English communication is essential.