Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Care - Up to $50/hour
About The Position
Professionally develop and enhance your healthcare career at Interim Healthcare Staffing! Gain valuable, industry leading experience working in one of our many specialty areas. Interim Healthcare Staffing offers amazing opportunities for career progression, as well as ongoing education and development programs. This position serves home care patients in Stillwater, MN, Washington County and St. Croix County (WI). This is considered a temporary assignment that is an open ended vacancy, but candidates interested in direct hire/permanent or temp-to-hire will be considered as well.
Requirements
- Must have a current PTA license with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy and either have or be open to obtaining a WI license.
- Must have an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting.
- At least one year of previous experience as a PTA in home care settings.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of age related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple co-morbidities affecting care.
- Proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to home care, and electronic medical record system.
- Must have BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Must have reliable transportation for client visits.
Responsibilities
- Assess physical, psychological, social and environmental needs of the patient and family.
- Maintain necessary records and use them appropriately for the care of patients, and demonstrate proficiency in the OASIS data set time points.
- Provide patient/family education including patients self care and care provided by family.
- Assist patients and families in resolving concerns or complaints of care or service, and provide direction and supervision of care by home health aides.
- Assess needs and refer to Adult Protection Services regarding status of vulnerable adults as necessary.
- Provide skilled clinical care including evaluation and treatment of patients, and the implementation of care plans.
- Anticipate the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Education Courses
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- PTO Accrual Based on Hours Worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
