About This Role
In this role, you'll deliver hands-on physical therapy care to patients in their homes throughout the South Westport area. Your day involves administering customized treatment plans that help people regain strength, mobility, and independence. You'll work directly with patients to address functional limitations and support their recovery goals in a home setting. This position reports to a Clinical Manager and suits candidates who are skilled at adapting to different home environments, building strong patient relationships, and working independently. You should be a licensed physical therapist assistant comfortable with varied caseloads and committed to helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in their daily lives.
$25–$45/hr
Rehabilitation / Home health / Hospice
Days / Nights
PT license
$64,200 - $88,000 per year
One year of experience
Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid time off
Location & Routes
- Base city: South Westport, MA
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active PT license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Therapy Jobs in South Westport, MA
South Westport, Massachusetts therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in South Westport can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
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Full Job Details
Become a part of our caring community As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes.
By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, working onsite in their homes, 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.
Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
Notify Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications: Current state license to practice Physical Therapy Valid driver's license, auto insurance and 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 Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant Additional Information TB Statement: This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.
If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement: This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance.
Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.
The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $64,200 - $88,000 per year Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.
Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us About CenterWell Home Health: 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.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do.
The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized.
As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.
CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).
Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
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