Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and reports any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders, assessment data, and established standards.
• Incorporates patient care goals into therapy care and instructs patients/families in safe use of assistive devices.
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Works in a physically demanding, high stress environment, including handling, lifting, and transfer of patients.
• May work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.