Home Visit Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab

CenterWell Home Health; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver the physical therapy plan in patients’ homes under a Physical Therapist. You’ll use therapy to improve function, mobility and independence, guided by a licensed clinician.

Required qualifications include a PT license, valid driver’s license, CPR, and ability to work with geriatric patients. English fluency is essential; one year of experience is preferred. This role operates within Humana’s CenterWell network.

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 geriatric changes (physical, emotional, social, biological).
• 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.
• 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 equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in patient care.

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 deliver the physical therapy plan in patients’ homes under a Physical Therapist. You’ll use therapy to improve function, mobility and independence, guided by a licensed clinician.

Required qualifications include a PT license, valid driver’s license, CPR, and ability to work with geriatric patients. English fluency is essential; one year of experience is preferred. This role operates within Humana’s CenterWell network.