Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $33.00 - $36.00
Job description
About us : www.acaciahealth.net
www.acaciahealth.net
ACACIA HOME HEALTH AND PALLIATIVE is looking for compassionate and caring physical therapist assistants looking to join a team who focuses on patient care and treats our patients and staff like family.
Are you a PTA who has the heart and passion to assist patients and their family members? Then, join the Acacia team!
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
- Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Experience with EHR system HomeCare HomeBase (strongly preferred)
- Experience in Home Health
If you are passionate about helping patients recover from injuries and improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
18 hours ago