Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $1.5k Sign-on!
About The Position
Mission Healthcare, a large home health and hospice company operating in seven states, is dedicated to caring for its people and providing comprehensive services across the healthcare continuum. The company operates under core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES). This role offers the opportunity to impact patients' lives daily and grow a career within a collaborative and compassionate culture. Mission Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. They are an Equal Opportunity & Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to building inclusive healthcare teams and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Mission Healthcare also emphasizes an accessibility commitment, striving to make the hiring process accessible and offering accommodations for disabilities. They actively work to enhance inclusion efforts by combating discrimination and advancing fairness, encouraging applicants from historically underrepresented groups. The company values employee input on diversity and inclusion and aims to build a workplace reflecting the communities served. By submitting an application, candidates consent to receive communications from Mission Healthcare regarding their application and potential employment opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
- Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
- Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
- Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
