In-Home PT Assistant — Impactful Rehab & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to implement physical therapy plans in patients' homes under a PT's supervision. You will perform non-complex therapeutic exercises, massages, and modalities while ensuring accurate documentation and weekly coordination with the care team.

The role requires licensure to practice physical therapy, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification.

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 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

Geriatric care knowledge

Fluent English

Licensure compliance

CPR certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to implement physical therapy plans in patients' homes under a PT's supervision. You will perform non-complex therapeutic exercises, massages, and modalities while ensuring accurate documentation and weekly coordination with the care team.

The role requires licensure to practice physical therapy, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification.