Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required.Home care experience is desired.Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.Detail-oriented and observant.Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Provides skilled services in a patient's home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of careObserves, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progressPerforms physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribedTreats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional statusCommunicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkersParticipates in case conferencing promoting coordination of careRecommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modificationEducates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriateEducates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activitiesInstructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devicesListens to patient and family membersFosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agencyCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationCompletes chart audits at agency location as requestedCommunicates with scheduler any changes as neededParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsParticipates in orientation/training of new employeesParticipates in case conferences as neededESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit.Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visitDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Agency: Genesis Home Care
Work Schedule: Part-Time (3 Days) Monday- Friday
Territory:
CHESTERHILL, MCCONNELSVILLE, MALTA, STOCKPORT, BREMAN, RUSHVILLE, CORNING, HEMLOCK, JUNCTION CITY, NEW LEXINGTON, NEW STRAITSVILLE, Shawnee, MOXAHALA, GLOUSTER
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