Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

About us

At Home&Care, we understand the importance of receiving high-quality healthcare in the comfort of our patients' home. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care tailored to our patients' individual needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full time employees)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing education opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan (for full time employees)
• Company-provided technology and resources
• Work-life balance focused culture
• Meaningful work making a difference in patients' lives every day
• Support from experienced clinical and administrative teams

Responsibilities

• Administer Treatment Plans: Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Treatment Modalities: Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and various modalities (heat, light, cold, water, and electrical) to patients.
• Document Patient Care: Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Educational Participation: Attend educational meetings and coordinate and contribute to department in-services.
• Report Issues: Notify the Physical Therapist or Executive Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes, and other departmental issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks: Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Infection Control: Apply infection control and universal precautions principles during patient care activities.
• Clinical Assignments: Accept clinical assignments that match education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance: Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Required Experience/Skills

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.