Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

Elara Caring•Chicopee, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we are dedicated to providing high-quality home care services, believing that the best place for care is where patients live. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be an integral part of our mission, delivering direct physical therapy services in patients' homes. This role involves following established Plans of Care, adhering to state practice act guidelines, and instructing patients and their families on therapy programs and the safe use of assistive devices. We foster a collaborative environment where each team member has the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of over 60,000 patients daily.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Nice To Haves

6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care
Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist
Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care
Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program