Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

HOPE At Home Health Care; Michigan City (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will assist in evaluating patients' functional levels and apply various therapeutic techniques to relieve pain and restore function. With a focus on patient care, you will maintain communication with healthcare professionals and instruct patients and their families on essential therapy programs. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Registered by the State of Michigan and CPR certification preferred.
• Current Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in evaluating patient functions and apply diagnostic tests.
• Instruct patients and families on the use of assistive devices.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Pain Relief Techniques

Communication Skills

Instruction in Therapy Programs

Education

Registered Physical Therapy Assistant

CPR Certification

Tools

Prosthetic Devices

Orthotic Devices

Assistive Devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs)

Job description

Full Job Description

Hope At Home Health Care, LLC is a rapidly growing company that is looking to add experienced Physical Therapy Assistants to our team who are ready to make a difference in the lives of the patients that trust us with their care.

Hope At Home Health Care, LLC offers flexible schedules, highly competitive pay per visits and many other benefits to our part time and full time employees!

Duties

1. Assists the physician in evaluating patient’s level of function.
2. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
3. Treats patients to relieve pain and/or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
4. Makes arrangements for out patient services, which cannot be given in the home.
5. Maintains communication with the Nurse /Case Manager.
6. Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes of the patient’s condition.
7. Instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
8. Instructs the family in the patient’s total physical therapy program.
9. Attends PTA staff meetings and in-service presentations.
10. Participates in care conferences.
11. Participates in staff and Agency development activities.
12. Prepares an assessment of the patient’s condition and periodic evaluations and summaries and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient record no less than weekly.
13. Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered by the State of Michigan
2. Current Michigan driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance
3. CPR certification preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

1. Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

1. Home Health

License/Certification:

1. Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road