Flexible PTA - At-Home Physical Therapy Assistant

Access NurseCare, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Nursecare, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide home health PT under the direction of the physical therapist in the Brickell / Key Biscayne / Coconut Grove / Coral Gables area.

Flexible hours allow you to create your own schedule and help patients at home. You will treat patients to relieve pain and restore function, and document care while collaborating with the home care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science (APTA approved)

Job description

Access Nursecare, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide home health PT under the direction of the physical therapist in the Brickell / Key Biscayne / Coconut Grove / Coral Gables area.

Flexible hours allow you to create your own schedule and help patients at home. You will treat patients to relieve pain and restore function, and document care while collaborating with the home care team.