Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health PRN
Elara Caring
- Shelton, CT
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Work autonomy and flexible schedules
- 1:1 patient care
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
- Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
- Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
- Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
- Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
- Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred
- Currently Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.