PTA - Full Time Hourly | Signature Healthcare at Home | Lincoln City , OR

Signature Healthcare at Home•Lincoln City, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to patients for curative, rehabilitative, and preventive purposes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with state regulations. The PTA assists with treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication. The role supports evaluations and treatment-plan development as directed by the Physical Therapist; conducts assigned interventions; monitors patient responses and consults about needed modifications; and helps educate patients, families, and staff. Services are delivered in patients’ homes, with attention to safety, infection control, professional standards, documentation, and productivity expectations. The PTA works as part of a multidisciplinary team while also exercising judgment and working independently when appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant school.
Current BLS CPR certification for healthcare providers.
Current Washington driver’s license or transportation available to cover the entire service area without advance notice.
Current minimum automobile insurance coverage as required by law.
At least one year of recent experience in a clinical setting.
Interest in working with ill, elderly, and/or disabled clients.
Able to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively in English.
Able to drive up to 100 miles in one day and tolerate congested driving conditions and frequent schedule changes.
Able to climb stairs and lift, push, and pull at least 40 pounds without assistance.
Able to provide physical care to dependent patients, including assistance with positioning, transfers, and ambulation, potentially up to total assistance.
Able to bend, squat, and/or kneel to provide patient care.
Able to tolerate short periods of secondary smoke, inadequate ventilation, or inadequate temperature control.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to clients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with state regulations.
Assist the Physical Therapist with evaluations as needed or directed.
Assist in identifying problems, short- and long-term goals, and treatment plans.
Conduct assigned treatments, including activities related to strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfers, balance, gait, range of motion, and modalities.
Monitor clients’ responses to interventions and consult with the Physical Therapist when modifications may be required.
Implement and conduct treatment according to the treatment plan.
Participate in education for clients, families, and staff, including training in the use of assistive devices.
Document client services legibly and accurately in accordance with professional practice standards and reimbursement requirements.
Follow agency policies, applicable laws and standards, confidentiality requirements, infection-control procedures, universal precautions, OSHA standards, and safety practices.
Complete required annual safety, infection-control, and other mandatory education, and attend required staff meetings.
Maintain professional attendance, punctuality, dress, and communication; work as scheduled and report delays or absences as required.
Organize tasks and time to meet productivity expectations and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Use sound judgment and problem-solving to address difficult situations and unsafe home environments.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and contribute to a positive, cooperative workplace and patient-home atmosphere.
Perform other duties as assigned.