Position Summary

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. 

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. 

• Applies concepts of infection control/universal precautions in performing patient care

• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation

• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals

• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies

• Maintain and complete all documentation within company stated guidelines. 

Requirements

• Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.

• Valid Physical Therapy license

• Valid state driver’s license

• 1 year of home health experience preferred

• AHA CPR certification

• Valid Driver’s License

• Valid Auto Insurance

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k with matching

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Mileage Reimbursement