Home Health PTA: Restore Independence & Mobility

Humana Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes. You will administer PT treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, document records, and coordinate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include a current state PT license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Preferred 1 year PTA experience.

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 geriatric physical, emotional, social, and biological changes.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• One year of PTA experience (preferred).

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.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Current PT licensure

CPR certification

One year PTA experience (preferred)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes. You will administer PT treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, document records, and coordinate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include a current state PT license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Preferred 1 year PTA experience.