Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Hartford (VT); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Clinical CEUs

Online LinkedIn Learning

Zusammenfassung

Dartmouth Health Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our per diem daytime team serving the Upper Valley area. Under supervision of a licensed PT, you’ll provide PT services, participate in patient plans of care, and support rehabilitation goals for home health clients.

You’ll work with a cohesive care team, enjoy independence, and help communities while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a licensed PTA in VT/NH or hold a compact license.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current BLS certification preferred or required within 90 days.

Aufgaben

• Provide physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the supervising PT.
• Perform initial and periodic patient evaluations and adjust care within plan of care.
• Assist with active and passive exercises, gait training and ADLs.
• Document patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.
• Coordinate equipment and arrange home health services as needed.

Kenntnisse

PTA license

Ausbildung

Accredited PTA program graduate

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant

Per diem, Days

Why work as Physical Therapist Assistant at Dartmouth Health Home Care?

• You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.

• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.


• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.


• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance Available (conditions apply)


• Relocation assistance


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Clinical CEUs


• Online LinkedIn Learning

Locations:

• Upper Valley (Surrounding Area)

Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our Hiring Managers can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistants at DHHC, under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies and state practice, act as a member of the rehabilitation staff, providing physical therapy services according to a patient plan of care.

The PTA will:

• Provide treatment to patients as prescribed by physician and after initial and periodic evaluation of patient’s physical therapy and rehabilitation needs have been established by a RPT. When PTA is going to be following a new patient, the RPT will make the initial evaluation visit and assign care to the PTA as appropriate.


• Treat patients within plan of care developed with RPT to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.


• Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.


• Make use of equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generation, diathermy and ultrasonic machines.


• Observe, record, and reports to the RPT the patient’s reaction to treatment and change in patient’s condition.


• Teach the patient and caregivers self-care techniques and activities as appropriate.


• Arrange with health agency for use of equipment that is available to patients.


• Complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with expected agency standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.


• Graduate of an accredited school as a Physical Therapy Assistant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience as a PTA in a home health care setting is preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must hold at least one active unencumbered PTA license in either VT or NH at the time of hire. Employees must have active unencumbered PTA licenses in both VT and NH within 30 days of their hire date.


• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Current car insurance, which meets minimum standards


• BLS within 90 days of hire