Home Health PTA - Restore Mobility & Independence at Home

CenterWell Home Health; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer and coordinate in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will work with a team to help geriatric patients regain strength, mobility and independence, delivering compassionate care in patients' homes across the service area.

Requirements include a current state PT license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

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 in the geriatric population
• Read, write, and speak fluent English
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

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

PT license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatrics knowledge

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer and coordinate in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will work with a team to help geriatric patients regain strength, mobility and independence, delivering compassionate care in patients' homes across the service area.

Requirements include a current state PT license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.