Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence at Home

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Greensboro, NC seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to implement the physical therapy plan in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will administer therapeutic exercises, document progress, coordinate with the care team, and ensure infections control and safety standards. A valid state PT license, driver's license and CPR certification are required.

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

Team collaboration

Geriatric care knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Greensboro, NC seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to implement the physical therapy plan in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will administer therapeutic exercises, document progress, coordinate with the care team, and ensure infections control and safety standards. A valid state PT license, driver's license and CPR certification are required.