PTA

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer therapy in patients' homes. The role requires licensure, with a focus on delivering care under supervision and ensuring effective patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited PTA program, possess independent judgment, and embrace the agency's philosophy. Two years of experience is preferred, ensuring a skilled addition to the team.

Qualifications

• License or certification as a physical therapist assistant.
• Graduated from a recognized educational program.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Licensed physical therapist assistant

Ability to exercise initiative

Independent judgment

Education

Graduated from an accredited PTA program

Alternatively licensed or certified

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Canyon Idaho Home Care and Hospice - Meridian, ID 83646

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor and supervising Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

1. A person who is licensed, registered or certified as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
   • a. Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
   • b. If educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e).
   • c. On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:
     • i. Is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing.
     • ii. In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and after January 1, 2010, and has passed any state required examinations for licensure.
     • iii. Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
     • iv. On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

1. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.