Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN PTA - Outpatient Clinic

Tender Care Home Health; El Paso (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

HSA

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Family Medical Leave

Military Leave

Company Social Events

Job Training

Professional Development

Matching 401(k)

Tablets

Company Car

Gas & Mileage

Discounts on Business

Partner Services

Zusammenfassung

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in El Paso, TX seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN outpatient clinic coverage. You will provide skilled therapy under a licensed PT, support patient goals, and document progress. Experience in clinical PT and an active license are required.

Position is PRN with outpatient locations on East and West Sides; pay is hourly and benefits are offered for full-time candidates where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a graduate of a 2 year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Physical Therapy.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy by the state licensing board.
• Current CPR license.

Aufgaben

• Under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assist in evaluation of patients referred to physical therapy.
• Implement rehabilitation programs per physician orders and plan of care.
• Coordinate treatment plans with the supervising therapist and other staff.
• Re-evaluate treatment as progress occurs and adjust plans as directed.
• Explain goals to families and suggest adaptive equipment.
• Maintain patient records and necessary documentation within 48 hours.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Perform and document standard PT-related procedures and modalities.

Ausbildung

2-year PTA education (AS/AS)

Jobbeschreibung

We have a variety of opportunities available for nurses, therapists, aides, and other administrative support positions. Our people are professional and caring who work in communities that inspire us to grow each and every day. We offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time employees and their families. View our benefits and open positions below.

What We Offer

• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Military Leave
• Company Social Events
• Job Training
• Professional Development
• Matching 401(k)
• Tablets
• Company Car
• Gas & Mileage
• Discounts on Business
• Partner Services

Open Positions

Guided by a tradition of personal, clinical, and technological excellence, we provide the best quality of home-based patient care. If you bring compassion and respect for your patients to the job, we want you!

Tender Care Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, authorized alien status, citizenship, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN PTA - Outpatient Clinic

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN PTA - Outpatient Clinic

JobPosting: PTA PRN - Outpatient Clinic East and West Side Locations

Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, wepride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the quality of life for our patients and their families. We’re afamily-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence inevery aspect of what we do.

Tender Care Home Health & Hospicecurrentlyhas excellent career opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants) toprovide individualized, goal-directed care.

JobDescription Summary:

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapyservices under the direction of the physical therapist and according to thephysician's plan of care.

Reports To: Licensed Physical Therapist and Director of Patient Services for the Outpatient Clinic

Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physicaltherapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the followingareas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine andgross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, andequipment needs, etc.
• Implements rehabilitative treatment programs forpatients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatmentestablished by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physicaltherapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
• Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physicaltherapist and other agency and contract facility team members includingphysician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and socialworker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• In consultation with the licensed physical therapist,re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’sprogress and the physician’s orders, carries out the physical therapistsmodification and changes to the treatment plan in accordance with newinformation.
• Explains and instructs the family in the individual’streatment goals and program to insure carry-over in living arrangement and/orhome setting; makes recommendations to the licensed physical therapistregarding adaptive equipment.
• Maintains verbal and/or written communications amongother personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical recordson all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with thelicensed physical therapist.
• Performs and submits required documentation ofpatient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferencesalong with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in thenext scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Advances professional growth; participates in trainingsessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studiesprofessional journals and texts.
• Administers non-complex active and passive manualtherapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, waterand electrical modalities and ultrasound to patients with relatively stableconditions. Gait, transfer, bedmobility, balance, home exercise program safety and other skilled physicaltherapy services appropriate for a Physical Therapist Assistant as per thePhysical Therapy Practice Act of the state in which PTA is practicing.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representativesummary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents ofthis job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Knowledgeand Competency: Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Physical Therapy description. Must have the ability to follow instructions from the physician, Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation Services and other professional staff. Ability to communicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers. Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employee to make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families and all others with varying backgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments. Skills include the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving in delivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’s past experience, finances and other resources. Skills are needed to assess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institute the appropriate nursing intervention. Must possess ingenuity to handle medical and situational emergencies.

Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary to care and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’s care.

PhysicalDemands: Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job, which may include, but not be limited to: the ability to lift and transfer patients, carry supplies, and read normal typewritten print. Have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manual dexterity with normal range of motion of all extremities. May be requested to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Must be able to work alone without usual support systems immediately available in acute care settings. Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of working with acute, chronic and terminally ill patients.

WorkEthic: Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code, projects an professional attitude toward self, patients, and other staff members, and follows department public relation policies regarding outside speaking and professional affiliations, clearing all such requests through Homecare Agency.

PositionQualifications

• Must be a graduate of a 2 year college-level programapproved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinicalpractice of Physical Therapy
• A Physical Therapist Assistant should meet thequalifications for a Physical Therapist Assistant under the Federal Conditionsof Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy by thestate licensing board in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!

Details

Location: El Paso, TX

Employment Type: Active

Salary: $37 - $37 /per hourly

Skill Level: Not Applicable