Physical Therapy Assistant

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of reputed company to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Sign on Bonus: $5,000.00

Agency: Southwest General Home Care

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm TERRITORY: Strongsville, Litchfield, Medina, Valley City, Macedonia, Northfield, Twinsburg, Garfield Heights, North Randall, Brecksville, reputed company Heights, Solon, Oakwood Village, Broadview Heights, Hinkle, North Royalton and Parma SUMMARY The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with reputed company legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

reputed company OFFER: We reputed company it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.  We've launched a new guaranteed reputed company hourly reputed company plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians reputed company every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.  Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.  Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program. QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES: Physical Therapist Assistant with a reputed company license in the state of employment. Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required. Home care experience is desired. Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Knowledgeable on therapy best practices. Ability to reputed company appropriate physical therapy judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and reputed company Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed Treats patients to relieve pain, reputed company or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Assesses functional problems and provided reputed company and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and reputed company minor adjustments or recommend modification Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities reputed company appropriate Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices Listens to patient and family members Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency Completes reputed company clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines Documents reputed company aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education Completes chart audits at agency location as requested Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed Participates in reputed company on-call requirements and case conferences Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings Participates in orientation/training of new employees Participates in case conferences as needed ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. Documents reputed company aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits reputed company 24 hours of visits. Documents reputed company aspects of start of care visits reputed company 48 hours of visits. Completes and submits reputed company required documentation reputed company specified company requirements. Follows plan of care as permitted reputed company the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment. Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for reputed company activities in reputed company with a visit to a patient. It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physician, and other health care providers. HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS: Health Requirements: Must be able to meet reputed company physical position requirements. Evidence required of a reputed company negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to reputed company the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position. Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Vision for reputed company work Walking Sitting Bending Standing Distinguish smell/taste Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally (2%-33%) N/A Rarely (1% or less) N/A

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