What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant(PTA), PRN position at Boost Home Healthcare - Central Indiana?
Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?
Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.
The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This is a PRN position.
Why join our team :
Treated with respect and dignity
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supported in the field
Flexible scheduling
Competitive pay
What you’ll be doing :
provide direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
observe and report to the physical therapist and care team members the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
instruct patients on the use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
maintain necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
participate in team meetings and the inservice education program.
perform other duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for :
A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Approved as a physical therapist assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of Indiana.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and willingness to operate personal automobile as needed, based on the nature of the job.
Successfully pass drug screening, background / medical checks, and motor vehicle record screening.
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