Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Eden Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide in-home physical therapy services, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. The company values your growth and offers a supportive environment with numerous opportunities for advancement. With a flexible schedule and a focus on work-life balance, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients. Join a certified great place to work and thrive in your career while helping others achieve their health goals.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

24/7 Office Support

Long-Term Service Recognition

Training and Educational Assistance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Sick Leave and Vacation

Identity Theft Protection

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Paid Mileage for Commute

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physical therapist assistant by the state.
• Prior home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and evaluate patient progress.
• Educate patients and their families on physical therapy modalities.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Modalities

Communication

Assessment Skills

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Certification

2-Year College Level Program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Eden Home Health is hiring a Full-time/Part timePhysical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Clark County, WA.

Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row! Job Summary:

• Implement treatment plans ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
• Review caseload with supervising PT on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
• Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.
• Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities.
• Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status and needs; in accordance with the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
• Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes.
• Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Licensed, registered, or certified as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
  • Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and;
    • Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.
  • On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:
    • Is licensed, or otherwise related in the state in which practicing.
    • In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Prior Home Health experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Career Benefits:

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
• 24/7 Office Support
• Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
• “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
• Extra pay for worked Holidays
• Paid mileage for commute between patients’ homes
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.

Personal Benefits:

• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status

Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.