What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem) position at KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice?
We have an immediate need for a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant in the Philadelphia area. KeystoneCare is a non-profit home care agency that meets and exceeds patient's therapeutic needs in their homes.
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant follows the patient's established plan of care.
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a specialist in preserving functional capacity or re-establishing function in disorders of the musculoskeletal, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and integument systems.
Treatment is aimed at relieving pain and developing or restoring muscle strength, coordination, endurance, range of motion, and motor skill consistent with the functional capacity and individual needs of each patient.
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for maintaining high standards for care as established by the profession and according to their level of knowledge and experience.
KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant follows the patient's established plan of care.
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a specialist in preserving functional capacity or re-establishing function in disorders of the musculoskeletal, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and integument systems.
Treatment is aimed at relieving pain and developing or restoring muscle strength, coordination, endurance, range of motion, and motor skill consistent with the functional capacity and individual needs of each patient.
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for maintaining high standards for care as established by the profession and according to their level of knowledge and experience.
KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school specific to Physical Therapy
- Current PA professional license
- Minimum one year of experience
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable vehicle
- Proof of Auto Insurance
- Possesses the ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team
- Possesses good organizational skills
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
- Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
- Physical Therapy: 1 years
- License/Certification:
- PA Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
- Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
