Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will perform a variety of duties designed to improve strength and mobility as directed by a Physical Therapist (PT). You will help patients become independent by using therapeutic procedures to administer manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients with non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report significant changes in the patient’s condition (physical or emotional), safety concerns, unusual occurrences, and adverse effects of medical devices to the physical therapist or nurse manager promptly
• Utilize physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as directed in plan of care
• Observe, record, and report to the Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager, and Health Care Provider, the patient’s treatment and respond on a timely basis
• Direct and aid patient/CG in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training 
• Provide and document services in accordance with applicable State, Federal, Medicare, Medical regulations and standards and third-party payer guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in this state
• At least one year of work experience under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
• Must have a vehicle, a valid current driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Ability to make home visits and provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments in the home environment, complete documentation effectively and submit in a timely manner.
• Home Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experience preferred

BENEFITS (available to full-time employees):

• Excellent pay, including 23 days of PTO per year 
• Health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 
• Continuing education & tuition assistance 
• Generous referral bonus program
• Flexible scheduling
• Company Vehicle Program with a paid gas card for eligible full-time employees

ABOUT US:

Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal. 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.