Job Details
OverviewHealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
for home health in our Virginia branch.
Coverage area will include the Leesburg and Ashburn areas.
Part-Time and PRN options available
Benefits include:
health, dental, vision, 401k, CEU360 (free CEUs!), and more!
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!
At Health Pro 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.
Responsibilities1.
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.
Qualifications1.
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
Recruiter : Email Address ...@healthpro-heritage.com#J-18808-Ljbffr