Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Jobs in Melbourne – Arkansas – USA at Humana
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
PTA will provide home visits to provide therapy services in home. Plan for patient will be established per admitting PT Documentation will be accurate and concise to show progression or lack of progression in patient outcomes.
As aHome Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients’. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental
Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with
education
and competence to care for patients.
Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through
education
, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
Use
your skills
to make an impact Required Experience/
Skills:
Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.
Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication
and organization skills.
Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
Meets mandatory continuing
education
requirements of Center Well Home Healthand licensing board. Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
Ability to
work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Able to
maintain confidentiality.
Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing
education
requirements.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have
good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience,
education
, certifications, etc.$57,700 – $79,500 per year Descripti…
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Company: Humana
Location: Melbourne – Arkansas – USA
Category: Healthcare
