Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health
Company: HealthPRO - Heritage
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Full Time PTA Home Health Opportunity in Loudoun County, VA!
- Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, CEU 360 (free
CEU's & more) -At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our
vision, who work diligently and provide the kind of care that will
help change patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your
dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If
you're looking for a career and straightforward and realistic
'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company. -The
Physical Therapy Assistant is a skilled technical worker who
performs direct resident care activities under the clinical
supervision of the Physical Therapist.1. - Provide physical therapy
treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by
the Physical Therapist. -2. - Assist the Physical Therapist when
performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
-3. - Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions,
reactions and responses related to assigned duties. -4. - Maintain
daily records of treatments and document progress notes on
residents as directed by the therapist. -5. - Assist with admission
screening. -6. - Assist the therapist in consulting with family
members, physicians and other health care professionals, as
appropriate. -7. - Assist with the care of the physical therapy
department and equipment. -8. - Assist the Physical Therapist with
in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical
Therapist. -9. - Access continuing education opportunities
appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain
clinical currency.10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare's
regulatory and professional standards and guidelines. -11. Attend
and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team
conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.12.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in
facility quality improvement and safety programs. -13. Perform
other duties, as assigned. -14. Understand reimbursement by various
payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance
with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge
destination.15. Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA,
Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement
guidelines.16. Support the company's commitment to Compassionate
Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the
rehab. Program.17. Perform duties in an independent manner and
recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly
helping others.18. Maintain the expected productivity level that
has been discussed and is expected for your position at your
particular facility/facilities. -1. - Graduate of an approved
Physical Therapy Assistant program. -2. - Current license or
eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice. -3. -
Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of
resident population served by this facility. -4. - Excellent oral
and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal
skills. -5. - Ability to understand and follow the directions of
the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the
facility.6. - Ability to complete the following activities safely,
and at times, for prolonged periods:--- Standing: Maintaining an
upright position on the feet, especially -for prolonged periods of
time--- Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an
object for -the purpose of moving it forward or away from the
source of the force - push or pull force up to 35 lbs.--- Lifting:
Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an
object - laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up
to 50 lbs of force independently. -May be required to lift over 50
lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift---
Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips
and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.--- Reaching:
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body---
Balancing: -Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when
walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving
surfaces -kbenavides@healthpro-heritage.com
Keywords: HealthPRO - Heritage, Chantilly , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health, Other , Chantilly, Virginia
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