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Symbii Home Health and Hospice Idaho
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Part Time | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Chubbuck, ID
Job Description
We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.
How we do it:
CELEBRATING
successes large or small. We hold each otherACCOUNTABLE
with respect and professionalism. OurPASSION FOR LEARNING
allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. OurLOVE ONE ANOTHER
atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we areINTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS
with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is ourCUSTOMER SECOND
philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promotingOWNERSHIP
through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Join us as wePROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE
to all those we touch.JOB REQUIREMENTS
(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required. Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.JOB SUMMARY
The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. 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. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Symbii Home Health and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc.is available at http:
//www.pennantgroup.com.Career Insights for Physical Therapy Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$60,164 / year median in Idaho
+21% projected growth