Home Health PTA: Rebuild Mobility & Independence

Humana / CenterWell; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver personalized care focused on functional improvement to enhance quality of life.

Required: PT license, valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and ability to work with a healthcare team; knowledge of geriatric care; fluent English. One year of PTA experience preferred.

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

Education

Physical Therapy license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver personalized care focused on functional improvement to enhance quality of life.

Required: PT license, valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and ability to work with a healthcare team; knowledge of geriatric care; fluent English. One year of PTA experience preferred.