Physical Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Well Care Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team and deliver patient-centered care in home settings across Arkansas. You will work under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and licensed physical therapist, providing individualized therapy plans and promoting independence.

Key duties include administering PT treatments, education for patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensure/Certifications: Licensure in the state providing therapy; CPR certification.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months in physical therapy or home health setting.
• Skills: Strong communication and ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
• Assist with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
• Communicates and documents information per agency policies and guidelines.
• Contributes to program effectiveness and maintains scheduling to support agency performance.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and promotes customer satisfaction.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Home health delivery

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Tools

Goniometers

Modalities

Exercise equipment

Job description

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

About Well Care Health:

At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.


• Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.


• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.


• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary


• Medical, Vision, Dental


• 401k with matching


• Tuition reimbursement


• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and licensed physical therapist. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by the physical therapist. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.


2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.


3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.


4. Contributes to program effectiveness.


5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.


6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.


7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.


8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.


9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.


10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.

2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.

3. Experience: Minimum 6 Months.

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices and exercise equipment; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.

6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant standing and walking, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping. Sometimes requires sitting, fine motor manipulation, and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead and stair climbing.

7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic therapy techniques.

9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.

10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.

11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.