Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility at Home

CenterWell; Trenton (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel

Accident

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Florida is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery in the home setting. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will implement the physical therapy plan and help patients regain strength, mobility and independence.

You will work onsite with patients, document care, coordinate with the Physical Therapist, and uphold infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association
• 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

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Florida is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery in the home setting. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will implement the physical therapy plan and help patients regain strength, mobility and independence.

You will work onsite with patients, document care, coordinate with the Physical Therapist, and uphold infection control and safety standards.