Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Autonomy & Impact

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to contribute to patient care in a home health setting. You will work with the Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, and treat patients referred by a licensed physician, while coordinating with the care team and patient to ensure effective treatment.

Applicants must hold an active PTA license or be license eligible in VT and NH, and have current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active PTA license or be license eligible in VT and NH.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, and treat patients referred by a licensed physician.
• Coordinate and communicate treatment activities with the interdisciplinary health care team members and the patient.

Skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to contribute to patient care in a home health setting. You will work with the Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, and treat patients referred by a licensed physician, while coordinating with the care team and patient to ensure effective treatment.

Applicants must hold an active PTA license or be license eligible in VT and NH, and have current CPR certification.