Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Tablet with Wi-Fi provided

Paid training

Flexible assignments

Weekly pay

Employee referral bonuses

ESOP – company shares after 1,000 hrs

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a part-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Michigan. The role involves participating in interdisciplinary assessments, following the plan of care under the physical therapist, and documenting patient progress.

Training is provided, with a focus on home-based care and patient-family education. Strong candidates will hold Michigan PTA licensure, have at least two years of PTA experience in the last five years, and maintain

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in Michigan.
• Two years of PTA experience in the last five years.
• Active CPR certification.
• Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Acts under the direction of the treating physical therapist and the plan of care.
• Contributes to development and evaluation of the plan of care with patient and caregiver(s).
• Provides services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Documents patient progress, response to treatment, and progress toward goals.
• Educates patient and family to promote progress toward mutually established healthcare goals.
• Communicates with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.

Education

State licensure as a PTA in Michigan

Two years PTA experience in last five years

Active CPR certification

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Our Home Health PTA's some excellent benefits:

• Part time hours ($40-$45 per visit)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided
• Paid training
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Weekly Pay
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)

As a Home Health PTA, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
• Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care
• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
• Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment
• Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation (written or
• electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient’s response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient’s progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements
• Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward
• mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs
• Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
• Accesses personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.

A few must-haves for Home Health PTAs:

• Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Active CPR certification
• Previous Home Health experience a plus

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Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.