Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and reports any changes in status.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders and established guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy sessions.
• Instructs patients and their families in safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices.
• Teaches patient and/or caregiver the home therapy program.
• Works in a physically demanding environment requiring handling, lifting, and transferring of patients.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of Missouri.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within branch coverage area (up to 50%).
• Must have dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.