What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health (PTA) position at Thrive Home Health LLC?
Thrive Home Health is a start-up agency in Meadville, PA seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
- Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
- Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
- Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
- Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
- Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- Required Courses: Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Required Certification: Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
- BLS certification
- Preferred: Previous home health experience
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Expected hours: 0 – 20 hours per week
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 1:1 patient care ratio
- Work on your own with support available anytime you need it
- Flexible Scheduling
- Choose your own hours
- Career advancement opportunities
About Thrive Home Health:
Thrive Home Health is a new home health agency in Meadville, PA servicing Northwestern PA. Being a start-up agency, we are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant that wants to be actively involved in the growth of the agency. At this time, the workload will be small, however, as the agency grows, so will the demands and hours required of the PTA. We are a close-knit team and are excited to welcome another person to our "family". In the same way that you are committed to quality work, we are equally dedicated to helping you grow and succeed with us.
Expected hours: 1 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person