Impactful Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility at Home

CenterWell Home Health; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our at-home care team in the Cape area of Massachusetts. You will administer the physical therapy plan created by the PT, work in patients' homes, and help restore strength, mobility and independence.

You will document records weekly, participate in departmental in-services, and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and branch leadership.

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.
• Knowledge of geriatric physical, emotional, social and biological changes.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking 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 PhysicalTher

Driver's license & transportation

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatric knowledge

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our at-home care team in the Cape area of Massachusetts. You will administer the physical therapy plan created by the PT, work in patients' homes, and help restore strength, mobility and independence.

You will document records weekly, participate in departmental in-services, and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and branch leadership.