Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - Full Time - York/Fillmore/Saline Counties, NE
Eventide Senior Living Communities · Lincoln, NE · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Eventide's Home Health Care in York/Fillmore/Saline Counties, NE is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work full time 8a- 4:30p.
Responsibilities
- Reviews senior’s/client’s chart and obtains current information that may affect Physical Therapist treatment.
- Sets seeks guidance from supervising Physical Therapist.
- Recognizes abnormal physiologic changes and reports them to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures as delegated by supervising Physical Therapist in accordance with the initial evaluation and plan of care.
- Develops and implements the Senior’s/client’s plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other consulting health care professionals, and the family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
- Participates in senior/client care conferences and provides input to the Physical Therapist for developing the plan of care.
- Participates actively in senior/client care conferences and provides input to the Physical Therapist for developing the plan of care.
- Maintains written documentation reflective of the department standard.
- Communicates effectively with families/caregivers, TEAMembers, and support services to achieve Senior/client goals and meet service expectations.
Requirements
- AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant school.
- EXPERIENCE: One year experience as PTA, preferred. Geriatric experience, preferred.
Qualifications
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Uses strength, agility, stamina and prioritization skills to respond promptly to frequent and often overlapping senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs or requests.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Pay
- $25.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.
Schedule
- Full-time 8a- 4:30p.