Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)

better care home health inc; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Care Home Health, Inc. in Leominster, MA seeks an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to perform home health visits.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with a Physical Therapist to provide therapy to adults and geriatric clients in Central Massachusetts, documenting observations in the EMR and traveling to cases as assigned. MA PTA licensure is required; valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned.
• Maintains accurate documentation in EMR and collaborates with supervising PT.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territory.
• Collaborate with a Physical Therapist to provide therapy to adults and geriatric clients in their homes.
• Document observations, interventions, and evaluations in the EMR.
• Travel to cases as assigned and manage time effectively.

Skills

Home health experience

English communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Driving / travel flexibility

Education

Massachusetts PTA license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Better Care Home Health, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to perform home health visits for our Leominster, MA office. This office provides services to clients throughout Central Massachusetts. As a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Better Care Home Health, Inc. offers full-time, part-time and per-diem schedules. Responsibilities include:

• Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Working collaboratively with a Physical Therapist, you will provide therapy to an adult and geriatric population in their homes in Central Massachusetts.
• Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.
• As a home care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) you will assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well being by providing treatment, tests, client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing the EMR.

Qualifications for the ideal candidate:

• Home care and/or hospice experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to travel to cases, as assigned.

Better Care Home Health, Inc. believes that our employees are our greatest assets. Enjoy being part of a team that cares, and a company that believes in leading with our values.

• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

Requirements:

Internet-capable Computer, Smart Phone and/or Tablet (iPad/Android) for accessing and working within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

All applicants will be required to submit a background check authorization with the Massachusetts Criminal Offender Information Registry (CORI).

All applicants will be checked against the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List. "Excluded Individuals/Entities" means: "Excluded Individual" or “Excluded Entity” is (i) an individual or entity, as applicable, who has been excluded, debarred, suspended or is otherwise ineligible to participate in federal health care programs such as Medicare or Medicaid by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG/HHS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or (ii) is an individual or entity, as applicable, who has been excluded, debarred, suspended or is otherwise ineligible to participate in federal procurement and non-procurement programs, including those produced by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). For more information, click HERE.

A valid, unrestricted MA drivers license and reliable transportation.

Valid, unrestricted licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the State of Massachusetts.

Better Care Home Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer., and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.