Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Powerback · Lowell, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$35/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats in the most functional environment which is the patient's home.
- Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing.
- Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
- Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
- Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
- Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
- Coordinates care in the home and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with the referring physician.
- Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
- Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.