Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Territory: Boone and Winnebago County

• 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, with immediate reporting of any changes in status back to the 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 and established standards.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and families in appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Instructs patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Requires ability to handle, lift and transfer patients, and work in a physically demanding environment.

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.
• Must have dependable vehicle, valid drivers license and current auto insurance.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds including patient transfers and equipment movement.