PTA for Home Health & Hospice — Make a Difference

Pennant Group; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon, Idaho’s longstanding home health agency, seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under a physical therapist's direction and per the physician’s plan of care.

The ideal candidate graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program, passed the national PTA exam, and maintains CPR certification. A valid driver’s license is required to serve patients across designated branches.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT assistant where HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program and passed the national PTA exam.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Follows physician’s plan of care for each patient.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait, and transfer activities.
• Uses therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, water, ultrasound, and massage.
• Maintains patient records and notes per policy.
• Participates in team meetings and ongoing in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Education

CAPTE-approved PTA program

National PTA exam

Job description

Horizon, Idaho’s longstanding home health agency, seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under a physical therapist's direction and per the physician’s plan of care.

The ideal candidate graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program, passed the national PTA exam, and maintains CPR certification. A valid driver’s license is required to serve patients across designated branches.