Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Wisconsin seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver in-home care and help patients regain strength and independence in their own homes.

You will work with a Physical Therapist and Branch Director, document care weekly, and participate in in-services while maintaining infection control standards. Requires PT license, driver's license, CPR, and English fluency.

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

State license to practice PT

Driver's license & auto insurance

CPR certification

Team-based healthcare collaboration

Geriatric knowledge

English fluency (read/write/speak)

PTA experience (1+ year)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Wisconsin seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver in-home care and help patients regain strength and independence in their own homes.

You will work with a Physical Therapist and Branch Director, document care weekly, and participate in in-services while maintaining infection control standards. Requires PT license, driver's license, CPR, and English fluency.