Physical Therapist Assistant

Symbiihealth; Layton (UT); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pennant Group seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant in Layton, Utah for a full-time position. The PTA provides therapy under the PT, following the physician’s plan of care and contributes to patient rehabilitation in home health settings.

The role requires PTA licensure (CAPTE-approved program) and CPR certification, with driving/transportation to patient sites. The employer emphasizes compliance with policies and safe, ethical care.

Formación

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from a PTA program approved by CAPTE and passed the national exam.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the licensed PT and according to the plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize performance.
• Aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and prosthetic/orthotic training.
• Uses physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical modalities, massage) as directed.
• Maintains clinical notes and reports patient progress in the medical record.
• Participates in Home Care Team meetings and in-service education.

Educación

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

CAPTE-approved program

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist Assistant### Physical Therapist AssistantApply: Layton, Utah: Full time: Posted Today: JR65981# **Physcial Therapist Assistant Need****Layton Utah - Weber and Davis County****Pay Rate dependent on experience** * **JOB SUMMARY**The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. * **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.* Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.* Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.* Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.* Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.* Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.* Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.* Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.* Performs other duties as assigned.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. * **JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)*** A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.* Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.* The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. * **ACKNOWLEDGEMENT**I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice. This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.