Home Health PTA: Independent, Impactful Home Care

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Nashville is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work in patients' homes, carrying out the PT plan under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will administer manual therapy, document records weekly, and participate in in-services while following infection control practices. A state PT license, valid driver's license, CPR, and English fluency are 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

PT license

Driver's license

CPR

Teamwork

Geriatrics

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Nashville is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to work in patients' homes, carrying out the PT plan under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will administer manual therapy, document records weekly, and participate in in-services while following infection control practices. A state PT license, valid driver's license, CPR, and English fluency are required.