Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.

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.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Pay

• Per Visit/Unit Rate: $41.00 - $57.00
• Annual base pay range: $64,000 - $87,500 per year (starting base pay for full-time at 40 hours per week; may vary based on geographic location and individual job-related factors)

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Additional Information

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will be required to be screened for TB.

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and requires a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with your state's minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).