Full Time PTA Horizon Home Health & Hospice Emmett

Pennant Group; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon, Idaho’s longstanding home health agency, seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under a physical therapist's direction and per the physician’s plan of care.

The ideal candidate graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program, passed the national PTA exam, and maintains CPR certification. A valid driver’s license is required to serve patients across designated branches.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT assistant where HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program and passed the national PTA exam.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Follows physician’s plan of care for each patient.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait, and transfer activities.
• Uses therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, water, ultrasound, and massage.
• Maintains patient records and notes per policy.
• Participates in team meetings and ongoing in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Education

CAPTE-approved PTA program

National PTA exam

Job description

Horizon is one of Idaho’s oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have 8 branches from Fruitland to Pocatello. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love one another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Horizon is Idaho’s EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Treats patient 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, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the 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 in-service Education Program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.

Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. 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.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.