PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.

Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.

Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.

Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.

Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training

Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan

Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.

Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.

Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year experience in a human services or related field. Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Current PTA license in the state of work.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.