Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

About the role

We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses as a result of their previous work environment. Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct weekly in-home visits for our clients, typically lasting 1-2 hours per visit.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven days of providing service or per Agency policy.
• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to the role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including protecting written confidential documents and adhering to Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development by identifying learning/developmental needs.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of six months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Benefits

• Create your own schedule and enjoy great work/life balance.
• 100% of hourly wage paid for drive time.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Matching 401k.

Pay

$38.00 hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.