Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by Physical Therapist and immediately reports any changes in status.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy services.
• Instructs patients and families in safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Physically demanding environment requiring lifting and transferring of patients.
• May work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of practice.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Able to lift 50100 lbs and perform frequent physical movement.