Home Health PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Memphis area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy: Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients. To be valued and respected by patients and their families. A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees. POSITION OVERVIEW: 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. A few position highlights include: 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.
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
- ancillary benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- 6 paid holidays annually
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
