Physical Therapy Assistant — Home Health Clinician (FT/PRN)

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice; Las Cruces (NM); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mileage reimbursement

Company car

Company-provided equipment

PTO & paid holidays

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under a licensed PT and physician's plan of care.

The role requires a 2-year PTA program, state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year PTA program approved by APTA.
• Minimum of one year of clinical PTA experience.
• Licensed PTA in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Responsabilités

• Assist in ongoing evaluation and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with therapists and nursing staff.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Explain goals to family and instruct home exercise programs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Mobility assessment

Patient care

Home visits

Formation

2-year PTA program approved by APTA

Active CPR certification

State PTA licensure

Description du poste

JobPosting:PTA Full-Time and PRN Immediate openings

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

AtTender Care Home Health & Hospice, wepride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevatesthe quality of life for our patients and their families. We’re afamily-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence inevery aspect of what we do.

Tender Care Home Health & Hospicecurrentlyhas excellent career opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants) toprovide individualized, goal-directed care.

What We Offer Full-time Employees:

• Competitive salary to rewardyour expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
• Company-provided equipment for seamless job performance
• A supportive and family-oriented culture

JobDescription Summary:

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

Reports To: Licensed Physical Therapist and Director of PatientServices

Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physicaltherapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the followingareas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine andgross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, andequipment needs, etc.
• Implements rehabilitative treatment programs forpatients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatmentestablished by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physicaltherapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
• Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physicaltherapist and other agency and contract facility team members includingphysician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and socialworker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• In consultation with the licensed physical therapist,re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’sprogress and the physician’s orders, carries out the physical therapistsmodification and changes to the treatment plan in accordance with newinformation.
• Explains and instructs the family in the individual’streatment goals and program to insure carry-over in living arrangement and/orhome setting; makes recommendations to the licensed physical therapistregarding adaptive equipment.
• Maintains verbal and/or written communications amongother personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical recordson all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with thelicensed physical therapist.
• Performs and submits required documentation ofpatient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferencesalong with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in thenext scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Advances professional growth; participates in trainingsessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studiesprofessional journals and texts.
• Administers non-complex active and passive manualtherapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, waterand electrical modalities and ultrasound to patients with relatively stableconditions. Gait, transfer, bedmobility, balance, home exercise program safety and other skilled physicaltherapy services appropriate for a Physical Therapist Assistant as per thePhysical Therapy Practice Act of the state in which PTA is practicing.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representativesummary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents ofthis job. The incumbents may berequested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in thisdescription.

Working Environment:

Field experience may exposeemployee to temperature extremes, physical injury by patient, family, animal orother in the community, unsafe environment or exposure to infectious diseasesand offensive odors.

Equipmentand Supplies: Prudent and efficient use of routine office suppliesand equipment. Prudent and efficient use of routine medical supplies,sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, and equipment. All the preceding itemsshould be protected from theft and weather at all times.

Knowledgeand Competency: Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all proceduresincluded in the Physical Therapy description. Must have the ability tofollow instructions from the physician, Physical Therapist and Directorof Rehabilitation Services and other professional staff. Ability tocommunicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers.Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employeeto make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Must be able to assesssafety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members,including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability toeffectively cope with patients, families and all others with varyingbackgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments. Skillsinclude the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving indelivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’spast experience, finances and other resources. Skills are needed toassess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institutethe appropriate nursing intervention. Must possess ingenuity to handlemedical and situational emergencies.

Maintains confidentiality ofinformation relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary tocare and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’scare.

PhysicalDemands: Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job,which may include, but not be limited to: the ability to lift andtransfer patients, carry supplies, and read normal typewritten print.Have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manualdexterity with normal range of motion of all extremities. May berequested to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Must beable to work alone without usual support systems immediately available inacute care settings. Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedulechanges and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of workingwith acute, chronic and terminally ill patients.

WorkEthic: Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code, projects aprofessional attitude toward self, patients, and other staff members, andfollows department public relation policies regarding outside speakingand professional affiliations, clearing all such requests through HomecareAgency.

PositionQualifications

• Must be a graduate of a 2 year college-level programapproved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinicalpractice of Physical Therapy
• A Physical Therapist Assistant should meet thequalifications for a Physical Therapist Assistant under the Federal Conditionsof Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy by thestate licensing board in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in anenvironment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth,and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How to Apply:

Apply directly on Indeed or LinkedIn bysubmitting your resume.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!

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