Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health

Job Title : Physical Therapy Assistant

A Physical Therapy Assistant who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Job Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proof of Hepatitis profile

Transportation : Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in a health care facility or patients residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient / family individualized psycho- social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions :

Benefits : Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include :

Traditions' Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.