Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Become a part of our caring community and help us put healthfirst As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vitalrole in helping patients regain strength, mobility andindependence—all from the comfort of their homes. By deliveringpersonalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functionalimprovement, you’ll empower individuals to overcome physicallimitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoya better quality of life. As a Home Health Physical TherapistAssistant , you will: Administer the physical therapy treatmentplan as developed by the Physical Therapist. Administer non-complexactive and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeuticmassage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electricalmodalities to patients. Accurately documents daily, weekly, ormonthly records of clients’. Submits clinical paperwork to theoffice on time each week. Attend educational meetings andcoordinates and contributes to department in-services. Notifyphysical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures,lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any otherdepartmental Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.

Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions inperforming patient care activities. Accept clinical assignmentsthat are consistent with education and competence to care forpatients. Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/orother third-party payors, through education, coaching, and otherassistance as necessary. Use your skills to make an impact

RequiredExperience/Skills:

Associate degree in Physical Therapy from anAmerican Physical Therapy Association. Current state license topractice Physical Therapy. Valid driver’s license, auto insuranceand reliable transportation. Proof of current CPR certification.

Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, andbiological changes that occur in the geriatric population.

Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizationskills. Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitudefor patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others. Meetsmandatory continuing education requirements of CenterWell HomeHealth and licensing board. Maintains clinical competency inPhysical Therapy practice and theory. Ability to work a flexibleschedule and travel locally. Able to maintain confidentiality.

Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatorycontinuing education requirements. Must read, write, and speakfluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Performsother related duties as assigned. Pay Range

• $37.00
• $52.00
• payper visit/unit
• $58,400
• $80,000 per year base pay ScheduledWeekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects agood faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hoursper week) employment at the time of posting.

The pay range may behigher or lower based on geographic location and individual paywill vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge,experience, education, certifications, etc. $58,400

• $80,000 peryear Description of Benefits Humana, Inc.

and its affiliatedsubsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefitsthat support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits aredesigned to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcaredecisions for you and your family while also knowing your lifeextends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana providesmedical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savingsplan, time off (including paid time off, company and personalholidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave),short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many otheropportunities.

About Us About CenterWell Home Health:

CenterWellHome Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home carefor patients managing a chronic condition or recovering frominjury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams includenurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists,speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical socialworkers

• all working together to help patients rehabilitate,recover and regain their independence so they can live healthierand happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWellcreates experiences that put patients at the center. As thenation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one ofthe largest providers of home health services, and fourth largestpharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-personhealth by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness ofour patients. As part of Humana Inc. (

NYSE:

HUM), CenterWell offersstability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to growyourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000clinicians who are committed to putting health first

• for ourteammates, patients, communities and company.

By providing flexiblescheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership developmentprograms and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in theirpersonal and professional well-being, all from day one. ? EqualOpportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminateagainst any employee or applicant for employment because of race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability orprotected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to takeaffirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of theRehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance inemployment individuals with disability or protected veteran status,and to base all employment decisions only on valid jobrequirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions,including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading,promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, ratesof pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.