Per Diem PTA / Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Per Diem PTA / Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a dynamic and progressive healthcare environment? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

Job Summary:

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

Duties & 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 reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

· Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

· Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the 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 patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements:

· A Physical Therapist Assistant must be licensed in the State.

· Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.

If you are a talented and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to join a highly skilled team and make a difference in the lives of others, apply now!

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.