In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant — Empower Lives

Humana Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver PT services in patients' homes under supervision. You will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence with a focus on functional improvement and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include administering PT plans, performing therapeutic exercises and documenting records weekly, while adhering to infection control and safety procedures.

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

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver PT services in patients' homes under supervision. You will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence with a focus on functional improvement and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include administering PT plans, performing therapeutic exercises and documenting records weekly, while adhering to infection control and safety procedures.