Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health
Location: Liberty, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Expa
Category: Physical Therapist Assistant
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Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement, and policies to ensure quality of care.
- Performs direct physical therapy services as certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Follows Plan of Care as established by the supervising Physical Therapist and reports any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist.
- Adheres to State Practice Act Guidelines.
- Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
- Incorporates patient care goals into therapy care based on the Plan of Care.
- Instructs patients and/or families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Educates patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
- Handles physically demanding tasks including lifting, transferring patients, and moving equipment.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
- Current, unrestricted PTA license for the state of work.
- 6+ months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
- Able and willing to travel within branch coverage area (up to 50%).
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance according to state laws.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.