Home Health PTA: Care, Growth & Equity Options

Jobtome; Stroud (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients' homes. You'll carry out individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety.

In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you'll support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you’re assigned to work in.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services.
• If less than 1 year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required and mentoring or residency may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed PT and approved plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes to the supervising PT and staff.
• Promotes wellness, prevention and resources for future needs.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy and progress.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, chart audits and quality activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations and coordinates with involved agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients' homes. You'll carry out individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety.

In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you'll support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.