Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time and PRN

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT;
• To perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist;
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training;
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition;
• Coincides 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;
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Pay

• Pay Range: $52,417 - $78,625 annual total cash target pay;
• $25.20 - $37.80 hourly rate;
• $30.24 - $45.36 per visit point.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package;
• Recognition programs;
• Equity stock purchase;
• 401k contribution.