Physical Therapy Assistant

Our Company:

At-Heart Home Care & Hospice

Overview:

Full-Time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday (8:00-5:00)

Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization. In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Mileage reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts
Responsibilities:
Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care
Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
1+ year PTA experience
Home health experience preferred
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
About our Line of Business: At At-Heart Home Care & Hospice, which achieved a 4.5 quality rating on CMS Home Health Compare, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, At-Heart Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to provide exceptional patient care and champion our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about At-Heart Home Care & Hospice, please visit . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.