Physical Therapist Assistant

Home Health Physical Therapist AssistantAs a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant 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. Patient caseload located in South Kane & Dekalb County.As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: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 TherapyValid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportationCurrent CPR certificationExperience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionalsComprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric populationRead, write, and speak fluent EnglishPreferred Qualifications:One year of experience as a Physical Therapy AssistantPay Per Visit/Unit Rate $41.00 - $57.00About 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.