Physical Therapist Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care
• Performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being
• Follows the established plan of care as defined by the supervising PT
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and safety training
• Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant

Required Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Available to work a weekend rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Pay

Pay Range: $61,153 - $91,729 annual total cash target pay
$35.28 - $52.92 per visit point
$29.40 - $44.10 hourly rate

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.