Home Health PT Assistant: Impactful Patient Care at Home

North Country HealthCare, Inc.; Colebrook (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with the plan of care.

You will apply therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to maximize function in the home setting while collaborating with a leadership team aiming for top-tier patient outcomes in Home Health nationwide.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current and valid PTA license from New Hampshire.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT procedures at home as prescribed and supervised by a PT.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities for stable conditions.
• Educates and motivates clients to improve functional activities.
• Instructs patients and families on prosthetic device use.
• Observes progress and reports findings to the supervising PT.
• Maintains progress notes and documents treatment in records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degreefrom an accredited PTA program

NH PTA license

BLS certification

Tools

Windows

Job description

The North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with the plan of care.

You will apply therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to maximize function in the home setting while collaborating with a leadership team aiming for top-tier patient outcomes in Home Health nationwide.