Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health-Pierce
About The Position
Signature Healthcare at Home is a home health provider serving Washington and Oregon. The organization’s “Care Where You Are” approach supports clients in achieving and sustaining health, activity, and independence in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is part of the Pennant Group network, which has more than 300 locations. This position serves Puyallup and surrounding areas and provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Compensation is $33–$40 per hour, depending on experience. The posting offers full-time, part-time, or on-call arrangements and lists a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work schedule.
Requirements
- Must be licensed where the home health agency is located if licensure is required.
- Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and passed a national examination for PT assistants.
- Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Must be able to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy as directed by the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
- Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
- Observe and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physical therapist and Organization personnel.
- Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Maintain required clinical and conference notes for incorporation into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.
- Participate in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and the Organization in-service Education Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Up to 4 weeks of paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
