What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice Careers?
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Skilled Home Care division. This is a part-time or full-time, pay-per-visit opportunity that offers a range of benefits.
Our Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement (54 cents per mile)
- Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided
- Paid training
- Employee referral bonuses
Our Culture:
We are a family-owned and operated company with a work environment that reflects this. Our team consists of hands-on leadership, hardworking clinicians, and supportive office staff who share the same goal: to provide exceptional one-on-one care for our patients. We value work-life balance and input from all those involved in patient care.
Job Requirements:
- Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist assistant in the last five years
- Active CPR certification
- Previous Home Health experience is a plus
Essential Functions:
- Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
- Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
- Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment
- Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs
- Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge