Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health | Sheboygan County

The Pennant Group; Kiel (WI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Sheboygan, WI to provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

The PTA must be licensed in Wisconsin, have graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program, and hold a current CPR certification. A valid driver’s license with access to transportation is essential to serve patients across the organization’s home care network.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin PTA license is required.
• Graduate of CAPTE-approved PTA program.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation or a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per the physician’s plan of care.
• Delivers patient treatment to relieve pain and restore or improve function.
• Instructs patients in exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices.
• Maintains and documents clinical notes and patient records within required timeframes.
• Collaborates with Home Care Team Members and participates in in-service education.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Transportation access

Formation

Wisconsin PTA license

CAPTE-approved PTA program

Description du poste

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Location: Sheboygan, WI Position Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• 2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maxi mum performance.
• 3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• 4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• 5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization person- nel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• 6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• 7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• 8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & ABilities)

A PT assistant must be licensed in State of Wisconsin Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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