Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Aegis Homecare

Aegis Healthcare•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant At Aegis Healthcare we are expanding our Home Health & Hospice Nursing Teams and are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of a Physical Therapy Assistant who shares our desire to make healthcare better for everyone. Why do people LOVE & Feel Supported at Aegis? Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day (you'll know when you meet us). We enrich the lives of those we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered. COMPENSATION: DOE STATUS: Full-Time SCHEDULE: Schedule Flexibility M-F 8am – 5pm LOCATION: Tempe/Sun Lakes/Chandler/West Mesa, AZ Highlights of working for Aegis Support in your Role: Enjoy comprehensive onboarding and continuous training Schedule Flexibility: Build a schedule during the week around your life Career Longevity: Our average tenure is 5 years. Meaningful Work: We serve a vulnerable population. Growth opportunities: With 7 divisions there are paths for advancement. Employee Experience: Fun Perks, Rewards, and Recognition Programs! Great Benefits Package: A generous 22 days of PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Matching, Life, accident and disability insurance options, and referral bonuses! At Aegis Healthcare our approach to treating patients, our staff, and the community is rooted in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust. To ensure consistently seamless, high-quality care we have developed a continuum of services including Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, DME, and Medical Transport. By integrating these services, we address the diverse needs of our patients and support our mission to: "Enrich Every Life We Encounter from our employees to our patients and those who love and care for them." Job Summary Provide physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT Improve or minimize residual physical impairments of the patient Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT Consult with PT regarding change in treatment Participate in educating the patient and the patient's family Participate in in-service programs as assigned Attend all patient care conferences as scheduled Prepare medical records, progress notes and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per policy

Requirements

Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Current Licensed, registered of Certified in the state of practice
Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
Effective verbal & written communication & time management skills
Valid Driver's License (clean record) & reliable transportation.
Proof of current auto insurance & registration
Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can help)
Current CPR Certification (we can help) & Negative TB Test (we can test)

Responsibilities

Provide physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT
Improve or minimize residual physical impairments of the patient
Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT
Consult with PT regarding change in treatment
Participate in educating the patient and the patient's family
Participate in in-service programs as assigned
Attend all patient care conferences as scheduled
Prepare medical records, progress notes and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per policy