Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Care - Up to $50/hour
About the position Professionally develop and enhance your healthcare career at Interim Healthcare Staffing! Gain valuable, industry leading experience working in one of our many specialty areas. Interim Healthcare Staffing offers amazing opportunities for career progression, as well as ongoing education and development programs. This is considered a temporary assignment that is an open ended vacancy, but candidates interested in direct hire/permanent or temp-to-hire will be considered as well. Interim Healthcare is America's leading provider of healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim Healthcare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner. Interim Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim Healthcare location is independently owned and operated. ©2019 Interim Healthcare Inc.
Responsibilities
- Assess physical, psychological, social and environmental needs of the patient and family.
- Maintain necessary records and use them appropriately for the care of patients, and demonstrate proficiency in the OASIS data set time points.
- Provide patient/family education including patients self care and care provided by family.
- Assist patients and families in resolving concerns or complaints of care or service, and provide direction and supervision of care by home health aides.
- Assess needs and refer to Adult Protection Services regarding status of vulnerable adults as necessary.
- Provide skilled clinical care including evaluation and treatment of patients, and the implementation of care plans.
- Anticipate the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have a current PTA license with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy and either have or be open to obtaining a WI license.
- Must have an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting.
- At least one year of previous experience as a PTA in home care settings.
- Must be comfortable/familiar with Medicare visits and have knowledge of OASIS Start of Care process.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of age related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple co-morbidities affecting care.
- Proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to home care, electronic medical record system, OASIS evaluation and data set.
- Must have reliable transportation for client visits.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work different locations/Diversity in clinic settings
- Working with Clinics and Hospitals throughout the 7-county area of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
- Free Education Courses
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- PTO Accrual Based on Hours Worked
- mileage included
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