Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement, and policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services as certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by the supervising Physical Therapist and reports any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals into therapy care based on the Plan of Care.
• Instructs patients and/or families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Educates patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Handles physically demanding tasks including lifting, transferring patients, and moving equipment.

Qualifications:

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