Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health at CenterWell Home Health summary:

A Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant delivers personalized rehabilitation care to patients in their homes, helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence. They administer therapeutic exercises and modalities as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist, document patient progress, and ensure compliance with healthcare protocols. This role requires an associate degree, valid licensure, CPR certification, and experience working with geriatric populations in a home health setting.

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

 

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a  Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant , you will:

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan 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.
• Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients’. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
• Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental
• Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Use your skills to make an impact

 

Required Experience/Skills:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.

• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

• Proof of current CPR certification.

• Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,

• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.

• Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.

• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of CenterWell Home Health and licensing board. Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.

• Able to maintain confidentiality.

• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

• Must have good and regular attendance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range
•$37.00 - $52.00 - pay per visit/unit
•$58,400 - $80,000 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$58,400 - $80,000 per year

 

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

 

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Keywords:

physical therapy assistant, home health care, rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, patient mobility, geriatric care, clinical documentation, manual therapy, CPR certified, licensed physical therapy assistant

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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