PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) in West Seattle, WA

EverHome Healthcare; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Part time

Job summary

A home health care organization is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide quality home health services. Key responsibilities include delivering PTA visits according to care plans, instructing patients and families, and charting progress notes. Candidates must have a valid PTA license and BLS certification, with home health experience being a plus. Reliable transportation to and from clients’ homes is necessary. Competitive compensation of $70 per visit offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PTA license.
• Experience in home health is a plus.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA visits according to the plan of care.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in the use of therapeutic appliances.
• Chart progress notes without OASIS paperwork.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Reliable transportation

BLS certification

Experience in home health

Job description

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

STATUS: Part-time openings

DEPARTMENT NAME: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director and Administrator of Home Care and Home Health.

COMPENSATION: $70 per visit

EverHomeHealthCare(EHHC) has been helping clients since 2007. We are a locally Doctor owned home health and home care company. Our main office is in Lynnwood, and we serve clients In Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, helping them to live as independently and meaningfully as possible whether they are aging or recovering from injury or illness.

We are currently seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant for our expanding therapy team. â¯We are looking for a Physical Therapist to cover Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties.

Top 3 job duties

• Provide PTA visits according to the plan of care
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Chart progress notes. We are private pay so there isn’t any OASIS paperwork, and our charting program is very easy to document and use.

Requirements

• Licensed PTA
• Reliable transportation to/from client’s home
• Experience in home health is a plus
• BLS certification

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demand Level: Medium

In an 8-hour workday, you must be able to:

• Lift/Carry 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds consistently as required.
• Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb and Reach above shoulders.
• Push and pull.
• Perform fine motor functions.
• Possess functional vision, hearing, and speech to communicate effectively with clients, client advocates, and staff.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.
• Communicate electronically.