What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Beacon Home Health - TN?
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Location: Savannah, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Savannah area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:
- Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.
- To be valued and respected by patients and their families.
- A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
- Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. A few position highlights include:
- Provide services in accordance with laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT, perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform, and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT.
- Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observe, record, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
THE MUST HAVES:
- Current PTA license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.