Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility and Independence

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer patient-specific physical therapy plans in patients' homes, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. You will perform active and passive therapeutic exercises and modalities, document progress, and participate in ongoing staff education.

The role requires a current Physical Therapy license, valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification.

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

Current state license to practice PT

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatric knowledge

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer patient-specific physical therapy plans in patients' homes, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. You will perform active and passive therapeutic exercises and modalities, document progress, and participate in ongoing staff education.

The role requires a current Physical Therapy license, valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification.