Summit Healthcare is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) specialized in Home Health. A PTA supports the Physical Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients’ mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health progress and collecting patients’ medical history or other personal information. Summer Healthcare's PTA will be responsible for the following:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.

• Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.

• Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.

• Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.

• Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.

• Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.

License/Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

• Associate (Preferred)

• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

Requirements

• Reliable Transportation

• Driver's License

• Driver's Auto Insurance

Job Type: Contractor

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Hours: TBD