Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Immediate opening/ Berks County & surrounding areas

Interim Healthcare Mid-Atlantic; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician Friendly EMR!

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy to patients in Berks County, PA and surrounding areas. You will work with a multidisciplinary home health team to implement the plan of care, assist with exercises, and educate patients and families on self-care.

Per-diem with potential to transition to part-time or full-time. Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, active PA PTA license, CPR certification, and at

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program.
• Active PTA license in PA.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients.
• Collaborate with home health team to implement plan of care.
• Assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to improve mobility.
• Educate patients and families on the plan of care and exercises.
• Support family and caregivers in safely assisting with exercises.

Education

Accredited PTA program

Active PA PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant Needed in Berks County, PA & surrounding areas

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare® has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTA's nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength to live their best lives. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Mileage Reimbursement

This role is currently for Per-Diem with potential to transition to part-time or full-time.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PTA license in PA
• Minimum of 1 years of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA's). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PT's and PTA's who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.