Physical Therapy Assistant

Ohana Pacific Management Company Inc•Lihue, HI

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and the patient’s needs.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current medical/health screening including 2 step TB clearance.
Valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current Basic Life Support CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Experience as a physical therapy assistant preferred, preferably in home health or other healthcare practice setting.

Responsibilities

Administers physical therapy treatment as directed by a physical therapist.
Observe patients' response to treatment and reports subjective and objective observations to supervising physical therapist.
Recognizes and interprets significant physiological and behavioral changes in the patient’s condition and reports the finding appropriately to the physical therapist and/or the case manager and other individuals involved with the care of the patient.
Modifies specific treatment procedures within the scope of the treatment plan in response to the patient’s change in status