Crystal Home HealthCare is looking for PTAs to join our team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, and we’re inviting you to be part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes in the Metro Detroit Area, specifically Southern Oakland and Wayne County.

Qualifications

• One year of PTA experience in a Skilled/Clinical environment
• Current State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing
• Graduate with Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree, in Physical Therapy.
• Able to provide clinical services in the home and able to instruct/teach patient and caregivers.
• Able to take instruction from PT supervisor to provide services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines and Physician Supervised care plan
• Current & Valid Driver’s License with reliable and insured transportation
• Current CPR Certification
• Current Negative TB test/negative chest x-ray
• Functioning Electronic Device with cellular service so you can chart in the field
• Knowledge and experience working with home health care specific Electronic Charting
• Work requires knowledge of the Homecare Industry, Medicare/Medicaid/CMS/State of Michigan regulations
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs. Freedom from use and effects of the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

Essential Functions:

• Provides Physical Therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Care for multiple patients throughout the day in their individual home environments
• Follow care plan and administer: type/frequency of therapy treatments prescribed, joint motions, muscle strength, and/or patient endurance to ensure patient can participate in ADLs
• Follow home exercise program and instructions to ensure improved clinical outcomes
• Report significant findings to PT Case Manager, Physician, and Clinical Manager
• Follow Physician and PT orders in a timely, complete and accurate manner
• Ensure the safety of the treatment procedures, patient and environment at all times
• Teach the patient and/or family members about new diagnosis, care, and support skills
• Submit documentation in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
• Attend in-services and meetings as required
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times
• Position requires 100% travel to our patient’s home
• This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided upon hire