Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Are you looking for flexibility and fantastic co-workers? Pemi Baker Hospice & Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our fun, friendly Home Care team! At Pemi-Baker, we make it a priority to have a positive culture with a focus on kindness and teamwork. We are a small agency, which means we all work closely together to accomplish our mission.

Our mission here at Pemi Baker Hospice & Home Health is to provide the right care with kindness and compassion every day for every person we serve.

Summary/Objective: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. It is a vital role for the continuity of care that is offered to patients and families. 

Accountability:

The Home Care PTA is accountable to the Clinical Manager

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Performs all assessments, treatments and documentation per Agency policies and standards, which include State and Federal regulations
2. Collaborates with appropriate members of the health care team to provide clinical services according to best practices.
3. Provides services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) and follows the physician’s plan of treatment.
4. Assess patient’s rehabilitation needs by performing patient tests, measurements & evaluations such as range-of-motion, sensory & manual-muscle tests, gait & functional analysis and body parts measurements.
5. Utilizes an Evidenced-Based Chronic Illness Management approach to improve home care patient outcomes.
6. Documents interdisciplinary communications.
7. Instructs patients & family members regarding rehabilitative therapy as part of the plan of care, resulting in the patient/family assuming increased responsibility for care when appropriate.
8. Assists in referring patients to other community resources as needed.
9. Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education programs and sharing with colleagues.
10. Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certification.
11. Renders patient care with a high degree of service excellence, which will be measured by family satisfaction surveys.
12. Must consistently meet productivity guidelines, weekend and on-call responsibilities, timely documentation requirements and agency expectations for clinical performance.
13. Effectively works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Competencies:

1. Ethical Conduct
2. Communication Proficiency (written/verbal)
3. Customer service passion
4. Managing difficult conversations
5. Sense of humor
6. Listening skills
7. Dealing with difficult people
8. Teamwork
9. Flexibility
10. Time management
11. Quick adaptability
12. Positive attitude
13. Problem solving
14. Attention to detail
15. Strong knowledge of COPs.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Work Environment:

The job operates in field, entering into patient homes and locations in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position also travels in their own vehicle.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a traveling role; however, some sedentary action is required. This will require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. 

Travel:

Travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• CPR Certified within 6 months of hire
• State License: Current N.H. State Registration as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and in good standing.
• Access to operable motor vehicle and a valid NH driver’s license with acceptable record of safe driving practices. Willing to drive own automobile unlimited miles and in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday and weekend rotation as necessary for events or patient visits.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time viewing small print
• Must comply with PBHHH safety and dress code policies
• Must be able to meet the lifting requirements of the position
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to supply proof of car insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to quickly adjust to change.
• Ability to swiftly assimilate and interpret new knowledge and/or regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills required.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.

EEO Statement:  

Pemi-Baker Hospice and Home Health (PBHHH) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PBHHH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees are required to adhere to our values in all their interactions with patients, customers, physicians, fellow employees and all others with whom they may come in contact with during employment.

Salary : $100,000 - $300,000