Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health
Location: Lincoln, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Elara Caring
Salary: $31 - $38 per hour
Category: Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Follows the Plan of Care established by Physical Therapist and immediately reports any changes in status.
- Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
- Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy services.
- Instructs patients and families in safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
- Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
- Physically demanding environment requiring lifting and transferring of patients.
- May work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
- Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of practice.
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
- Able to lift 50100 lbs and perform frequent physical movement.