In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant — Restore Mobility

CenterWell Home Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager. The role focuses on regaining strength, mobility, and independence through personalized in-home care.

You will deliver care, document records, and participate in departmental activities while ensuring infection control and safety standards are met, including TB and driver-safety considerations as applicable.

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

State license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatrics knowledge

English fluency

PTA experience

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager. The role focuses on regaining strength, mobility, and independence through personalized in-home care.

You will deliver care, document records, and participate in departmental activities while ensuring infection control and safety standards are met, including TB and driver-safety considerations as applicable.