Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

. Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients in their homes as developed by the Physical Therapist .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $87,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering physical therapy treatment plans, including manual therapeutic exercises and modalities, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to infection control protocols. Collaborates effectively with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and recovery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current State License To Practice Physical TherapyCPR CertificationExperience As A Physical Therapy AssistantKnowledge Of Geriatric PopulationFluent In English

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Hard Skills

Manual Therapeutic ExercisesTherapeutic MassageTractionHeat TherapyLight TherapyCold TherapyWater TherapyElectrical ModalitiesClinical DocumentationInfection Control Concepts

Soft Skills

Collaboration With Healthcare ProfessionalsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthcarePatient CareGeriatric PopulationInfection ControlUniversal Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients in their homes as developed by the Physical Therapist
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities
Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week
Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services
Notify the Physical Therapist or Branch Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, or staff or client changes
Apply infection control concepts and universal precautions during patient care
Help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through personalized home healthcare
Report to the Clinical Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Reliable transportation
Current CPR certification
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals
Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population
Read, write, and speak fluent English
One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
Required participation in TB screening if selected
Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or specified higher limits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
TB screening program
Personal vehicle liability insurance requirements for role-related driving