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

Horizon Home Health and Hospice • Twin Falls, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and according to a physician's plan of care. Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies with over 20 years of experience and branches across Idaho. They pride themselves on quality of care, ethical business practices, and core values including Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. They emphasize employee well-being and aim to be an "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" by providing life-changing services.

Requirements

• 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 order.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees