Physical Therapy Assistant Carnegie
CVN South DDI Plaza 1 1225 Washington Pike, Suite 403, DDI Plaza 1, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #13663 Thursday, May 23, 2024
Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties.
For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients.
Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion.
We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to serve our patients living in the Pittsburgh service areas.
No weekends, no holidays! Your patients, your schedule!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PTA is a professional qualified to provide physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapy Assistant PTA ?
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement / Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!)
- Flexible Schedule
- Unparalleled Investment in Employees
QUALIFICATIONS for the Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Certified as a physical therapy assistant with an indirect license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Has performed the minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.
- The individual must have worked three of the five previous five years in therapy with notarization of application and copy of their resume.
- Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES for the Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
- Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
- Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury.
- Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services
Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care - and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Many people are surprised by the number and variety of health care services that are available in the home setting. Concordia Visiting Nurses employs nurses, therapists, and many other health care professionals to foster recovery, rehabilitation, and health education .
Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE
Benefits :
Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) / 401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority / Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including : STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week / status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
Other details
- Travel Required Yes