What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Home Health - PRN position at Adoration Home Health and Hospice?
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Home Health Experience Preferred
Coverage area: Knoxville & Blount
Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Come join our incredible team of clinicians and supportive leadership and make a meaningful impact with your career today!!!
PRN benefits include:
- 401(k) program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vendor discounts
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
- Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
- Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
- Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
- Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- 1 year PTA experience
- Home health experience preferred
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
About our Line of Business
Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
