What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA, Home Visits Fulltime position at CenterWell Home Health?
PTA, Home Visits Fulltime at CenterWell Home Health Summary:
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will provide rehabilitation services to patients in their home environment, ensuring they receive quality care and support. Your role involves implementing the treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and documenting patient progress accurately.
Become a Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) aids patients in staying at home by delivering expert rehabilitation services in familiar surroundings. By assisting patients and their families, you play a role in maintaining their presence in a comfortable, relatable environment.
Job Description
- 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 document daily, weekly, or monthly records of client. Submit 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
- 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.
About the Role
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 one year 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.
- Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, company holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.
About Us
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.
