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Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Elara Capital. Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct physical therapy services, adhering to established standards of practice, and effectively communicating with patients and families. Possesses a valid PTA license and the ability to travel to provide home health care in accordance with physician orders.
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Physical Therapy ServicesPTA LicensePatient Care GoalsHome Health CarePlan of Care Verification
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Hard Skills
Direct Physical TherapyPatient AssessmentTherapy Home Program InstructionProsthetic Device InstructionPatient PositioningLifting and Transferring PatientsPlan of Care ImplementationDocumentation of CareAdherence to StandardsCompliance with State Practice Act
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPatient EducationTeam CollaborationAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
PTA License
Industry Keywords
Home Health CareAmerican Therapy AssociationQuality of CarePatient SafetyHealthcare Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification
- Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and report status changes to the Physical Therapist
- Verify the Plan of Care before each visit
- Provide care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards, and guidelines
- Incorporate patient care goals into therapy care
- Instruct patients and families in safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices
- Instruct patients and caregivers in the therapy home program
- Provide home health care to patients in their preferred home setting
- Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
- Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
- Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
- Must be able and willing to travel 50%
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
- Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
- Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family bereavement leave
- Pet bereavement leave
- Pet insurance
- Collaborative work environment