Physical Therapist Assistant

BEACON HOME HEALTH • Smyrna, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. This role involves providing services in accordance with laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, following the treatment set by the supervising PT, performing only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform, and making recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT. The assistant will instruct and aid patients in various exercises and training, and observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician, coordinating care with the healthcare team as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current PTA license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in accordance with laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT, perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform, and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree