Physical Therapist Assistant (NE) | River Valley Home Health | Lake Havasu City, AZ

River Valley Home Health and Hospice•Lake Havasu, AZ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

River Valley Home Health is an independently operated and locally run agency, serving communities since 2015. They offer the best home health and hospice services with a focus on client and community-centered services. Their team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing personalized care and life-changing services. This position will require travel within Lake Havasu City and Parker area locations. The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Requirements

A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be willing to drive to other locations within the Colorado River area.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow written and oral instructions
Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
Must comply with all training requirements