Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Homecare Southwest is looking for dynamic, creative and dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants to join our growing program.

If you are a PTA who believes that therapy is about optimizing the functional mobility and independence of your patients while helping them learn to manage their health, and that home is the best place to accomplish these goals then we would like to hear from you.

Leading the way in Value Based Purchasing (VBP), Washington is one of nine states nationally, navigating the quality-outcome-based reimbursement initiative introduced by CMS in 2015.

Through hard-work and dedication, we are proud of our 4-star rating! We are committed to providing safe and compassionate care to our neighbors throughout Clark & Cowlitz County, Washington.

We invite you to get onboard. Become a leader in your profession, focus on functional rehabilitation, become an effective case manager, help develop best practice guidelines and become a trail-blazer in the “Healthcare at Home” movement…which is the future the healthcare.

This position is primarily responsible for providing coverage in Cowlitz County, with additional support in Clark County as needed.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for carrying out the physical therapy plan of care, toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability and assist patients to achieve optimal levels of functional status. Provides oversight to students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides skilled physical therapy services to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the plan of treatment.
2. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
3. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients.May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
4. Mentors and provides oversight to therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to physical therapy assistant students.
5. Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
6. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the State Physical Therapy Licensing Board.For positions in Oregon, a temporary permit is acceptable under the rules set forth by the Oregon State Board of Physical Therapy.A temporary permit shall be allowed for a period not to exceed three months.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and exercise independent judgment

PHSW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing over 80 lbs.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
• Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.