Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health (Ephrata)- Day/Evening

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for their Home Health department in Ephrata, PA. This full-time role involves providing treatments, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will hold an Associates Degree and possess a valid PTA license, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant upon hire required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing and evaluations.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health (Ephrata)- Day/Evening

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General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Job Description

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend and holiday rotation

General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
  
  

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required
  
  

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
  
  

Licenses

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
  
  

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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