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Physical therapist assistant (Pta)

Attentive Care Service Agency

#Treatment Plans #Ambulation #Entry-Level #Per Diem #Contractor #Physical Therapist Assistant #Mobility #Home Health Care #PTA

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant promotes and maintains physical health by delivering physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Responsibilities include collaborating with the medical team to develop and administer treatment plans and documenting all patient care services using Axxess software.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the necessary physiological knowledge, health promotion skills, and organizational abilities to create a safe environment for patients in their homes. Applicants are required to have an Associate degree, a PTA license or certification, and must possess an active driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

associate degreeVerbal CommunicationDocumentationOrganizationListeningHealth PromotionTreatment Plan DevelopmentManual ExercisesPhysiological KnowledgePhysical Therapy ServicesAgency Policies AdherencePatient Care Needs IdentificationSafe Environment CreationAxxess SoftwareSupportive Devices UsageEducational AssignmentsCompany Meetings Participation

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

ACSA is hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant position.
ACSA is a medical and non-medical Home Health Care Agency.
We provide professional medical services in the home of our patients.
ACSA medical team is supportive, compassionate, and attentive.
Our patients receive skilled medical care as needed on a weekly basis according to frequency and discipline.

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities

Promote and maintain physical health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care needs Collaborates with ACSA medical team to develop and administer treatment plans for patients Documents patient care services using Axxess software Performs therapeutic procedures by using manual exercises Helps patients in using supportive devices to gain maximum independence Follows Agency policies and procedures Updates job knowledge by participating in company educational assignments Participates in company meetings for comprehensive care Makes recommendations for optimal patient care

Work Environment

PTAs will visit patients in their home to provide services Bending, stooping, climbing stairs as needed Assisting patients with ambulation and mobility as needed Driving to patients home for scheduled visits Complete documentation for all assigned visits PTAs have the flexibility to create their own schedule

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications

Physiological knowledge and education Health promotion and maintenance Create a safe, effective environment within the patient's home Organization skills Physical therapy administration Documentation skills Listening and verbal communication

Education and Requirements

Associate degree for physical therapy assistant PTA license or certification Knowledge of Home Health Care environment Must have an active drivers license Must have a reliable vehicle

Please note that this is a 100% per diem position. Entry-level experience welcomed.