Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health-Pierce

Pennant Group; Federal Way (WA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Life/ Disability Insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays 6

Descrizione del lavoro

Signature Healthcare at Home in the Puget Sound region seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a physical therapist, delivering care in patients' homes.

The role requires CAPTE-certified PTA, CPR, and reliable transportation, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8am-5pm, and options for full-time, part-time, or on call; compensation is $33-$40 per hour.

Competenze

• Licensed PTA in the state where HHA operates; CAPTE-approved program.
• CPR certification current; national examination completed.
• Access to reliable transportation for agency-related travel.

Mansioni

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and assist patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities.
• Utilize physical modalities (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage) as prescribed.
• Observe and report patient response to treatment to the physical therapist and organization staff.
• Instruct patients in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintain clinical notes and records within prescribed time frames.
• Participate in home care team meetings and in-service education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Transportation access

Formazione

PTA license (CAPTE approved)

Descrizione del lavoro

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Washington and Oregon. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of thePennant Groupnetwork with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.

Home Health PTA

Location: Puyallup and surrounding areas

Compensation : $33-$40 an hour depending on experience

Type : Full-Time, Part-time, or On call

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule, Mileage, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays

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

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

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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

• A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• 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 look forward to hearing from you!

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.