Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

Responsibilities Promotes Elara Caring’s 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 patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care Follows Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediately reports any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program Works in a physically demanding, high‑stress environment Handles full range of bodily motion including handling, lifting and transferring patients May work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable Requirements Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws Must be able and willing to travel 50% Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor