Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health – Houston, TX

Center Well Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based rehabilitation services to patients in the Houston, TX area.

• 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 client records and submit clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinate and contribute to department in‑services.
• Notify the physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and other departmental issues.
• Schedule clients and perform varied office tasks.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions during patient care activities.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and/or other third‑party payors through education, coaching, and assistance as necessary.

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an APA‑accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Minimum two years of 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 able to accept constructive feedback.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Professional image/attitude when interacting with patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Meeting mandatory continuing education requirements of Center Well Home Health and licensing board; maintain clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Fluent in English; good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Base salary: $64,200 – $88,000 per year. Pay per visit/unit: $41.00 – $57.00.

Humana, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and more.

It 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.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.