Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Boost Home Healthcare; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare company in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide home healthcare services. You will be responsible for administering physical therapy in line with physician orders while enhancing patients' quality of life. Ideal candidates hold a degree in physical therapy, are licensed in Michigan, and preferably have two years of home health experience. Join us in helping patients remain independent and improve their health in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving and helping others.
• Licensed in the state of practice.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in home health.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Minimize physical disabilities of patients.
• Direct and supervise other personnel as required.

Skills

Patient care

Physical therapy techniques

Knowledge of Medicare OASIS documentation

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Overview

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?

Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

Position

A Physical Therapist (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capability.
• Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Direct and supervise personnel as required.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.

Qualifications

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• Graduate with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state in which practicing
• Two (2) years’ experience preferred in a home health setting
• Knowledgeable and experience with Medicare OASIS documentation