Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

About the job

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is hiring a per diem Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant in Coeur d'Alene. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the assistant treats patients in their own homes to help them rebuild strength, mobility and independence.

CenterWell Home Health gives home care to patients with chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or a hospital stay, with teams of nurses, therapists, aides and social workers.

What you'll do

• Carry out the physical therapy treatment plan set by the Physical Therapist during visits in patients' homes
• Give non-complex active and passive exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, and heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities
• Document patient care and turn in clinical documentation to the office on time every week
• Attend educational meetings and help coordinate department in-services
• Tell the Physical Therapist or Branch Director about equipment failures, missing supplies, or changes in staff or patients
• Follow infection control and universal precautions during patient care

What you need

• A current state license to practice Physical Therapy
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance at or above the required liability limits, and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Experience working with a team of health care professionals
• Thorough knowledge of the physical, emotional, social and biological changes of aging
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• TB screening, since the role is patient facing

Preferred

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Schedule

• Per diem

Benefits

• Paid time off
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan
• An employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident coverage