Physical Therapy Assistant

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 62,400 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Healthy Living at Home recherche un Assistant en Thérapie Physique pour fournir des services de thérapie physique à domicile. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de l’évaluation et de l'administration de traitements selon les ordres de médecins. Idéal pour ceux qui ont une passion pour le soin des patients à domicile et une expérience préalable en thérapie physique.

Qualifications

Doit être licencié en tant qu’Assistant Physiothérapeutique au sein de l'état.
Un an ou plus d’expérience en tant qu’Assistant Physiothérapeutique est requis.
Capacité à communiquer efficacement avec les patients et le personnel.

Responsibilities

Évalue les besoins des patients et propose des plans de soins.
Administre des modalités de thérapie physique selon les prescriptions.
Communique les changements aux membres de l'équipe soignante.

Skills

Communication verbale et écrite

Organisation

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

CPR Certification

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Healthy Living at Home - Portland, LLC is in search for a professional and caring PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) to provide physical therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater Salem, CA metropolitan area.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), in conjunction with direction from the Physical Therapist and Physician Orders, evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Essential Job Functions

Performs accurate and comprehensive documentation.
Receives physician orders from physical therapist for certification and recertification of home physical therapy services.
Ensures that changes in patient condition are communicated to other healthcare team members and staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physical therapist, patient and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members and staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
Educates patients, their families/caregivers and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy interventions.
Provides, physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient’s clinical status by the physical therapist, in accordance with physician orders and in accordance with the standard of care for patient’s age.
Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs.
Provides physical therapy interventions in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment, i.e., environmental/safety/mobility risks and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Completes and submits necessary documentation and verification of completed visits
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance
Maintains current knowledge of community resources.
Other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from a program approved by an accredited organization
Licensed to practice as Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) within the state, if applicable.
One (1) year or more experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Good verbal, written communication and organization skills.
Possesses current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years or more experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
One (1) year or more experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a home health community

Physical Requirements

Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

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