Visiting Nurses Association - Physical Therapy Assistant - VNA Home Care - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervising/Referring Physical Therapist; implements specific treatment programs for individual patients specifically for pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients according to the principles and practices of Physical therapy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an Associates Degree required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state of New Hampshire Office of Licenses Allied Health Professionals required.
• BLS, CPR required.
• Documentation on laptop computer, basic typing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in health care setting performing similar work activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers Physical Therapy patient care programs, as planned with and directed by the referring/supervising Physical Therapist.
• Confers on a regular basis with the Supervising/Referring Physical Therapist in order to progress the patient’s rehabilitation program effectively.
• Documents according to VNA standards and processes.
• In collaboration with the referring Physical Therapist, develops and implements appropriate patient discharge plan including but not limited to: home exercise programs, equipment, patient/family education, referral to community services.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meetings to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
• Adheres to safety, organizational and ethical standards including VNA safety standards.
• Adheres to VNA policies, protocols and procedures and infection control standards.
• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all company matters.
• Positively reflects the agency within VNA and the community.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• And more !

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees