What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant position at Redstone Rehabilitation Services?
Redstone Rehabilitation Services is seeking a full-time home health physical therapist assistant. Must have an Associate's degree of an accredited physical therapy assistant curriculum and also valid PA state license with indirect supervision.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physical therapy best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- License to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA with indirect supervision
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35