Home Health PTA: Transform Lives with In-Home Therapy

Elara Caring; Illinois; Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home therapy visits across assigned areas, delivering one-on-one care that supports patient improvement.

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will follow the Plan of Care, document progress, and educate patients and families on safe device use and home programs. Travel up to 50% is required with reliable vehicle and insurance.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Aufgaben

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program

Kenntnisse

Willingness to travel

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

PTA license (current, unrestricted)

Jobbeschreibung

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home therapy visits across assigned areas, delivering one-on-one care that supports patient improvement.

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will follow the Plan of Care, document progress, and educate patients and families on safe device use and home programs. Travel up to 50% is required with reliable vehicle and insurance.