The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist, adhering to the physician's plan of care to treat patients, relieve pain, and restore function. Duties include directing therapeutic exercises, utilizing physical agents, observing patient reactions, and instructing patients on the use of assistive devices.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be licensed as a PT assistant where the agency is located, if required, and must have graduated from a CAPTE-approved PT assistant program, passing the national examination. A current CPR certification and a valid, insured driver's license with an automobile are also mandatory requirements.
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JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Matching 401(k)
Supportive Team
Great Culture
Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
Great Work/Life Balance
Company Provided Mobile Device
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.
Benefits of Joining Namaste Health: Competitive Pay!
Great Work/Life Balance!
Great Culture!
Supportive Team!
Tuition reimbursement available for full time employees!
Generous paid time off accrual!
Company provided mobile device!
Matching 401(k) for part time and full time employees!
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for full time employees!
This position has a posted range of $50 - $55 per visit.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Namaste Home Health + Hospice is a Medicare and Medicaid certified home healthcare and hospice agency that has been serving the greater Denver area since 1998.
At Namaste Home Health + Hospice, we believe that choice always exists and that excellent quality of life is always attainable.
Whether we’re caring for a senior after a surgery, supporting a patient’s family member cope with grief, or supporting a loved one with a serious illness, our team will seek to provide care that exemplifies truly Life Changing Service.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
