Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Put your talents to work at PCM! Whether you work in our Home Care, Clinical Research, Impairments, or Catastrophic Care division, you will support our mission to deliver care and other services that enhance the quality of life of our clients. We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment. Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan; Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy; Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy; Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change; Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines; Attends client care conferences as needed; Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate; Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs; Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant; Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers; Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices; Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations; Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment; Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety; Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job; Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information; Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards; Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development; Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Requirements

Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination; Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant; Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills; Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements

Benefits

Create your own schedule; Great work/life balance; Weekly pay, including 100% of hourly wage paid for drive time; Medical; Dental; Vision; 401(k) with matching; Paid Time Off; Company Paid Short Term Disability; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA); Voluntary Benefits