PTA - Physical Therapy

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.

Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday . No weekends or holiday requirements
This role requires a Physical Therapy Assistant license.
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.
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.
Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required.
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.
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.
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
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
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.
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Computer/PDA Usage
Talking on the phone
Hearing on the phone
with or without assistance
We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work.