Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy AssistantPride Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to support our client's healthcare facility in Fort Wayne, IN. Job Details: Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Location: Fort Wayne, IN Coverage Areas: Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley County Contract Length: 13+ Weeks Contract (Possibility to Extend) Job Type: Local contract Local Pay Range: $36.00 - $42.00/hour (W-2) Plus Mileage reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Rate: $0.49/ mile *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education. Duties:Ensures compliance with state-specific laws and regulations governing physical therapy services in home care, following treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).Provides patient instruction and assistance with active/passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training within the scope of practice.Observes, documents, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician, while recommending plan-of-care changes through the supervising PT.Coordinates care with the healthcare team and educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members on therapy-related activities and techniques within the Physical Therapy Assistant's scope of practice.Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree License(s): Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice. Certification(s): Must have current CPR certification Years of experience: Minimum 1 –2 years of experience Skills/Specialties/Technology: Home Health is preferred Interested? Apply Today!Equal Employment Opportunity Fair Chance Employment Accommodations