Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Reading, PA
AdministrativeFull-time
About the role
Interim HealthCare® is a trusted provider of home health therapy since 1966, and we are seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Reading, PA and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- 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 patients 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 members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and safely assisting with exercises.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania.
- At least one year of experience in home healthcare preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion.