Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Twin Falls, ID

Pennant Group•Twin Falls, ID

20h•Remote

About The Position

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a PRN position in Twin Falls, ID. Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies with over 20 years of experience and branches across the state. They emphasize quality of care, ethical business practices, and core values such as Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. Horizon aims to be an "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" by providing life-changing services and prioritizing employee fulfillment.

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 a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.

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.