Physical Therapist Assistant

We offer:

• Salary up to $17.50/hour + $27.50 per visit through Hybrid Pay
• Salary will be discussed during the interview by the Hiring Manager
• 401k
• Excellent health benefit
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatments to home care clients under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the Plan of Care.

Responsibilities:

• Drive to prospective patients’
• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on WellSky software and/or on designated forms and submits to the agency within 24 hours of providing service.
• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to their manager per our policy and procedure.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
• Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
• Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or JCAHO standards and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
• Must attend case conferences and training as required by the agency.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Has a current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Nevada
• Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy.
• Must be able to do field work.
• Must have an excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirement of the job.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palmeira Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To know more about Palmeira Home Health, visit our website: http://www.palmhh.com.

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About the company:

Palmeira Home Health is a pioneer in the Home Health industry by providing customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues. At Palmeira, our driving mission is to enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with better care for better outcomes. We exist to create a healthier everyday life for our patients and their families. Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible.