11778Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

We work in healthcare because we have a desire to help people . We stay in healthcare because the passion to help and educate grows with each patient and family we meet.

The connections that are developed and nurtured during the time that care is being provided is the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it.

If you want to provide quality patient care to individuals and their family members during an important time in their lives, Signature Healthcare at Home will give you the training, support, and resources to fulfill your passion.

At Signature Healthcare at Home our professional clinical staff have the time to provide one on one patient care, resulting in quality patient care.

They provide education with the family and patient. Most of our positions have flexible work schedules that are Monday through Friday which offer a good work-life balance.

Our professional clinical staff work in a collaborative environment and have weekly team meetings to discuss the patient’s plan of care.

At Signature Healthcare at Home you can build that patient relationship and have strong work collaborative relationships.

You have a voice; you are recognized, and you are appreciated! What is your passion and what do you want out of your healthcare career?

Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program.

Excellent career growth opportunities!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA conducts treatments as assigned by the PT and outlined in the treatment plan to patients in their place of residence.

• Conduct treatments associated with muscle strengthening, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities
• Monitor patient's response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is required
• Train and educate patient, family, and caregivers in the use of assistive devices
• Assist the PT in the evaluation process and in identifying short-term and long-term goals and treatment plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited 2 year associate PTA degree program
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a PTA in this state
• Current CPR Certification
• Minimum 1 year recent work experience as a PTA
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers
• Ability to meet productivity expectations, organize tasks and manage time effectively
• Work independently without supervision, and use good judgment in difficult situations
• Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages

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