In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Professional Case Management; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Create your own schedule

Great Work/Life balance

Weekly pay $40/hr (drive time paid)

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Professional Case Management is seeking a licensed or eligible Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home services to clients in the Washington area. The PTA will conduct weekly visits, typically 1–2 hours per visit, and will follow the physician's Plan of Care to educate clients and families.

Qualified candidates have PTA program completion, current licensure or eligibility, and at least six months of PTA experience.

Qualifications

• Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

PTA program graduate

State PTA licensure or eligibility

Job description

Professional Case Management is seeking a licensed or eligible Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home services to clients in the Washington area. The PTA will conduct weekly visits, typically 1–2 hours per visit, and will follow the physician's Plan of Care to educate clients and families.

Qualified candidates have PTA program completion, current licensure or eligibility, and at least six months of PTA experience.