Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5k Sign-on!

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Create and implement treatment plans according to the directions of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices