Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Services

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri focused on transforming community health by providing high-value, quality care at the right time and place.

About the role

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care, including all necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records: clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patients’ clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates with members of the Interdisciplinary group to implement the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Science or applied science (Required).
• Graduate of a physical therapy assistant program (Required).
• 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting with home care experience (Preferred).
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) certification or license as required by state law within the practicing state (Required within 60 Days). OR Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Compact State License (Required Upon Hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required within 90 Days).
• Valid in-state Driver's License (Required Upon Hire).
• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
• Must be registered and successfully pass a background check with the Family Care Safety Registry and other applicable state registries.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must meet minimum continuing education hours required for license renewal.

Skills and Abilities

• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to communicate clearly to patients; fine motor skills required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers in a professional manner. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Must move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift. Must follow good body mechanics.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Must be adaptable to the many challenges of differing home environments, including explaining, forecasting, organizational skills, and time management.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Visual, hearing, and feeling skills.
• Exposure to Hazards: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, road, and weather hazards.

Benefits

Mosaic Life Care offers a wide array of benefits designed to meet individual needs, including concierge services, an employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics, and more. Compensation and recognition programs are also provided to ensure employees feel valued at every stage of their journey.