In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TB screening program

Driver safety program

40-hour work week

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy plans in patients' homes, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, helping individuals regain strength and independence.

The successful candidate will hold a current state license to practice PT, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and experience collaborating with healthcare professionals, with a focus on geriatric care.

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 geriatric populations.
• 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 equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.

Skills

CPR

Team collaboration

English fluency

Geriatrics knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy plans in patients' homes, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, helping individuals regain strength and independence.

The successful candidate will hold a current state license to practice PT, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and experience collaborating with healthcare professionals, with a focus on geriatric care.