Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to administer prescribed PT treatments to patients across all life stages in our North Carolina service area.

You will assist program development, document care in accordance with agency policies, coordinate schedules, ensure patient safety during transfers, and contribute to delivering high-quality, compassionate therapy services to adolescents, adults and seniors.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensure in NC/SC; CPR certification required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in PT assistance.
• Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to operate PT equipment, assistive devices, and properly transfer and guard patients.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, and physicians.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing, lifting, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Must have valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
• Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
• Documents information in accordance with agency policies and guidelines.
• Contributes to program effectiveness and organizes work to enhance agency performance.
• Maintains and adjusts schedule to support agency operations.
• Demonstrates commitment to agency values and professional conduct.
• Promotes customer satisfaction and positive interpersonal relations.

Job description

Hourly Range: $35.79 - $39.36

*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. 1. Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
2. 2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
3. 3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. 4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. 5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. 6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. 7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. 8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. 9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. 10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. 1. Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
2. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.
3. 3. Experience: Minimum 6 Months.
4. 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices and exercise equipment; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
5. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
6. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant standing and walking, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping. Sometimes requires sitting, fine motor manipulation, and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead and stair climbing.
7. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
8. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic therapy techniques.
9. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
10. 10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
11. 11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics.
12. 12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.