What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Summit Home Care & Hospice?
Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
What We Offer
Job Type: Full-time
Standard Shift
Salary Range: based on hourly rate and clinician’s capacity for caseload volume.
Job Locations:
Why Work For Summit
Our commitment to providing comprehensive health care in the comfort and convenience of home.
Our mission is to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.
Our vision is to revolutionize healthcare in the home by becoming the unmatched leader across the US.
EDUCATION - The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is an Associate degree, and a PTA License.
What You Will Need
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Therapist Assistant
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
What We Offer
Job Type: Full-time
Standard Shift
Salary Range: based on hourly rate and clinician’s capacity for caseload volume.
Job Locations:
Why Work For Summit
Our commitment to providing comprehensive health care in the comfort and convenience of home.
Our mission is to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.
Our vision is to revolutionize healthcare in the home by becoming the unmatched leader across the US.
EDUCATION - The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is an Associate degree, and a PTA License.
What You Will Need
- Ability to build rapport with in-home patients and ALF/ILF staff, if applicable
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes
- Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other preferred
- Ability to handle physical workload
- Flexibility
- Kindness/Compassion/Empathy
- Strong leadership qualities
- Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other preferred
- Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease swelling in the muscles.
- Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care
- Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation
- Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
- Observe and reassess a patient’s progress so they can modify the plan of care as needed. Also share this information with the PT in case adjustments need to be made.
- Ensure that their patients receive personalized care
- Provide training for using assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, or prosthetics.
- Record and document patient care services
- Recording a patient’s progress also helps the PTA know which aspects of the treatment are working, which will help determine the best path forward.
- Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
- AD&D / Accident and Injury
- Critical illness
- Dental
- Healthiest You (a Teladoc service available 24/7!)
- Medical Insurance (with the option of 3 different plans)
- OPTION of an HSA or FSA
- Paid vacation days (full time employees)
- STD / LTD
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance / Spouse Life Insurance / Dependent Life Insurance
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
