Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN
Location: Chicopee, MA
Job Type: PRN
Company: Elara Caring
Category: Physical Therapist Assistant
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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 Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and reports any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist.
- Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines and verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit.
- Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
- Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
- Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
- Performs physically demanding tasks including handling, lifting, and transferring patients and working in a high stress environment.
Requirements:
- 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 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.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.