What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN position at Patriot At Home?
Homecare – Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Territory: Trumbull County
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran owned and family operated
Why Patriot?
- Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
- Flexible Schedule
- Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
- Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
- This position is paid at a competitive per diem visit rate
- Company 401K with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Physical Therapist Assistants Include:
- Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT), provide patient services which have been delegated by the PT
- Under the supervision of the PT, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required
- Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes
- Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and as designated by the Registered Nurse Case Management and the Nursing Supervisor
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an approved school giving a course of not less than two years for Physical Therapy Assistants
- Must be licensed by the State as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Must have a criminal background check
- Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.