Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility and Independence

Jobtome; Stanley (NC); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Zusammenfassung

Amedisys is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, and contributing to care conferences. A valid PTA license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifikationen

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant (PTA).
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of related PTA experience in home health preferred.
• If less than one year, regional leadership approval & mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

Driver's License

Licensed PTA

Ausbildung

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Jobbeschreibung

Amedisys is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, and contributing to care conferences. A valid PTA license and CPR certification are required.