What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Naples position at Discovery at Home?
Discovery At Home- Voted Great Place to Work 3 yrs running
With Discovery Senior Living's stability and presence in 340 communities in nearly 40 states (and growing), We offer our Home Health team members a unique set of advantages including decreased travel & commute times with the majority of work based in Independent and Assisted Living communities, exceptional work culture, and real growth and development.
At Discovery Senior Living / Discovery At Home, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. So if you’re thinking of aligning yourself with Discovery Senior Living know this: We go to great lengths to make sure ours is (and will always be) a culture that everyone can be proud of.
BENEFITS:
- Based at Aston Gardens of Pelican Marsh
- Generous Holiday/PTO program with 11 paid holidays including birthday and floating holiday
- Phone stipend and paid mileage
- Provide services in our Independent and Assisted Living Communities with less driving
- Great Competitive Rates
- Flexible Schedule
- 401k with company match
- Free CEUs
- Growth Opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the PT in planning and implementing patient care and therapy services in both Home Health and Outpatient settings
- Assist patients with exercises, mobility, and activities of daily living (ADLs) as directed by the PT
- Document patient progress and communicate with the PT regarding changes in patient condition
- Educate patients and their families on proper techniques and exercises for continued therapy at home
- Assist with equipment set up, maintenance, and inventory
- Provide clear and concise communication with the PT, other healthcare team members, and patients and their families
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited institution
- Current Florida PTA license
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team