Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Addus HomeCare
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Columbia • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- 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.
- Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
- Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
- Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
- Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
- Report any changes in the clients condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
- At least one (1) years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
- Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
- Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
therapeutic exercisesmuscle reeducationgait trainingfunctional trainingtransfer activitiesprosthetic trainingtherapeutic massagetractionmodalitiesclinical documentation
Soft Skills
instructingmotivatingassistingobservingreportingcommunicatingcollaboratingadaptingproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Physical Therapist Assistant licensureCPR certification