In-Home PT Assistant: Restore Mobility & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to administer PT plans in patients' homes and perform manual therapies under supervision. You will document records and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and staff, ensuring timely communications about equipment, supplies, and patient changes.

Requirements include an active Physical Therapy license, valid driver's license with insurance, CPR, and a focus on geriatric care, with strong English communication skills.

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

License to practice Physical Therapy

Driver's license

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Geriatrics knowledge

English fluency

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to administer PT plans in patients' homes and perform manual therapies under supervision. You will document records and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and staff, ensuring timely communications about equipment, supplies, and patient changes.

Requirements include an active Physical Therapy license, valid driver's license with insurance, CPR, and a focus on geriatric care, with strong English communication skills.