Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee
Come join our growing team! A few of our perks: • Create your own schedule!
• $36/hr. (including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for All Drive Time) Provide physical therapy treatments to home care clients under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the Plan of Care
Qualifications- 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.
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability- 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 to provide information to other members of the team.
- 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 by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
- Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
- 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 and professional and community standards.
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Standard Rate: $36.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.
Please contact Rick Carey at x350 or at today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career! Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
