Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Preston, ID

The Pennant Group; Idaho; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Symbii Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a PRN, part-time position in Preston, Idaho. The PTA will work under the supervision of a physical therapist and follow the physician’s plan of care to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain function.

The successful candidate will have an approved CAPTE PTA program, passed national PTA licensure, and current CPR certification, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• PTA must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program and has passed a national examination.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of the physical therapist and physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfers and prosthetic training.
• Uses therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the PT and team.
• Educates patients on use of mobility devices and assistive devices.
• Keeps clinical notes and records within required timeframes.
• Participates in team meetings and in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

CAPTE-approved PTA program

National PTA exam passed

Current CPR certification

Job description

## Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Preston, IDApply: Preston, ID: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR65309We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.**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.* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.****JOB SUMMARY****The physical therapy 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.