Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides home health treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to improve or enhance patients’ well-being while following the established plan of care. The position serves patients in Pulaski, Tennessee, and surrounding communities. The assistant works under the direction of a supervising physical therapist, follows applicable laws governing physical therapy in home care, performs only procedures for which they are qualified and trained, and refers recommendations for changes to the plan of care to the supervising PT. The role also involves coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team and communicating patient responses and condition changes to the appropriate clinical staff.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
- Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to reliably commute daily to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
- Provide home health services in accordance with laws governing physical therapy in home care.
- Follow the treatment plan as defined by the supervising physical therapist and recommend any plan-of-care changes to that therapist.
- Perform only procedures for which qualified and trained.
- Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, activities of daily living, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observe and document patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their condition.
- Report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising physical therapist, nurse supervisor, and/or physician.
- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus ancillary benefits.
- Pre-tax savings accounts.
- 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off plan and six paid holidays annually.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing patient care.
- A sense of security, team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
- Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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