Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

Nurse Next Door; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

24/7 Office Support

Refer a Friend bonus

Training and educational Support

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

CE credits paid

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Coeur d'Alene is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home services to patients across North Idaho. You will implement treatment plans, review caseload with supervising PT, and communicate patient status to the care team.

The role requires PTA licensure appropriate for Idaho, graduation from PTA program, and CPR; prior home health experience preferred. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed, registered, or certified as a physical therapist assistant in the practicing state.
• Graduated from a PTA curriculum approved by the relevant accrediting body; equivalence accepted where required.
• Passed a national exam for physical therapist assistants or credential evaluation confirms equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans ordered by the physician for all patients on caseload.
• Review caseload with supervising PT regularly.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the healthcare team and office staff.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy modalities.
• Deliver modalities appropriate to patient status and age.
• Maintain accurate visit notes in the EHR on every patient.

Skills

Patient care

Home health

Documentation

Education

PTA education program (2-year)

Licensed/registered/certified PTA (Idaho)

Tools

Axxess EHR

Job description

Full job description

Nurse Next Door Coeur d'Alene is hiring aPhysical Therapy Assistantto provide in-home services to our patients throughout North Idaho.

Job Summary:

• Implement treatment plans ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.

• Review caseload with supervising PT on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.

• Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.

• Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.

• Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities.

• Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status and needs, in accordance with the standard of care for patient’s age.

• Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.

• Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.

• Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes.

• Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Axxess EHR on every patient in a timely fashion.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Licensed, registered, or certified as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:

• Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and;

• Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.

• On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:

• Is licensed, or otherwise related in the state in which practicing.

• In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.

• Prior Home Health experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)

• Proof of current CPR certification

• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Career Benefits:

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!

• 24/7 Office Support

• “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program

• Training and educational Assistance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits:

• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance

• Extra pay for worked Holidays.

• Paid mileage for commute between patients’ homes.

• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online education.

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.