Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Asst

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers.

We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success.

We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Currently Offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus! Kettering Home Care

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER: We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

Home care experience is desired.

Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care

Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.

Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status

Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers

Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care

Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification

Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate

Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities

Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency

Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed

Participates in orientation/training of new employees

Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.

Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.

It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physician, and other health care providers.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS: Health Requirements: Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel is required for this position. Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Vision for close work Walking Sitting Bending Standing Distinguish smell/taste Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally (2%-33%) N/A Rarely (1% or less) N/A

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

Kettering Home Care is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.

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