Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Full Time

Company: Centerwell
Location: Hickory
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Responsibilities
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant , you will:

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  Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
  
  
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  Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
  
  
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  Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients'. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
  
  
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  Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
  
  
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  Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental
  
  
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  Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
  
  
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  Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
  
  
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  Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
  
  
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  Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
  
  
  Required Experience/Skills:
  
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    Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
    
    
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    Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
    
    
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    Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
    
    
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    Proof of current CPR certification.
    
    
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    Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,
    
    
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    Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
    
    
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    Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.
    
    
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    Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
    
    
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    Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
    
    
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    Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Kindred at Home and licensing board. Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
    
    
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    Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
    
    
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    Able to maintain confidentiality.
    
    
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    Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
    
    
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    Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
    
    
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    Must have good and regular attendance.
    
    
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    Performs other related duties as assigned
    
    
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    This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.
    
    
    Scheduled Weekly Hours
    32
    Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources

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