[Remote] Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA ($2.5K Sign-On!)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission reputed company the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, dedicated to providing compassionate care across the reputed company continuum. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and assist in therapeutic activities aimed at improving patient well-being.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
- Treat patient to relieve pain, reputed company or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
- Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
- Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
- Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition
- Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
Skills
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
- reputed company Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law
- reputed company BLS, hands-on CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and reputed company insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
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