Pta - Physical Therapist Assistant Home Visits, Prn Schedule

Description
The Home Health Therapist Assistant (PTA) enables patients to stay in their homes by providing Skilled Rehab in the patient home. You are supporting patients and their families to remain in their comfortable surroundings.
Are you looking for:
• Work / Life Harmony
• Flexible Daytime Schedule (per diem Hours)
• Caring for Patients in Your Community
• A Sense of Purpose
Home Health is ready to provide You this and More!
We Care for those that Care for our Patients - find out more about what CenterWell Home Health can do for your Therapy Career!
Responsibilities

• As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
  
  • Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
  • The Home Health Therapist assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity. Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
  • Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients'. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
  • Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
  • Notify Physical Therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental
  • Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
  • Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
  • Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
  • Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Required Experience/Skills:
  
  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
  • Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Proof of current CPR certification.
  • Minimum one year 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 accepts constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  • Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others
  • Able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
  • Must read, write, and speak fluent English

Scheduled Weekly Hours
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