Select License PTA - Avon/Plainfield

Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Fortis Health
Carmel, IN
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Sign on Bonus of $2,000.00!!!



Select Home Health Services is a central Indiana, clinician based, locally owned and operated, medical home health care agency providing you with skilled nursing and therapy services.

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapy intervention and treatments to patients in a home setting while acting under the supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist. This care includes providing direct patient care according to the treatment plan established by the Registered Physical Therapist. Monitor carefully the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. PTA’s are responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Implement physical therapy services in accordance with the plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist, signed by the physician and planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.

2. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.

3. Observe, record, and report the client’s reactions to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the PT and/or DOR/DON.

4. Collaborate with the PT in assisting the physician in assessing the client’s functional level by applying appropriate tests.

5. Assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.

6. Complete clinical notes and progress reports according to agency policy and time frames.

7. Attend and participate in care conferences to ensure coordination of care.

8. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program.

9. Keep abreast of physical therapy trends and knowledge.

10. Participate with in-service programs.

Qualifications:

Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR; and Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.

On or before December 31, 2009, is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing, or 2) In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. (If licensed or registered prior to 1978, meets the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 484.115).

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in this Agency's practicing State.

Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy assistant experience.

Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at

*By applying to this position you are acknowledging that you have received and read Fortis Health's EEO statement*

Reference: 199208385

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Select License PTA - Avon/Plainfield

Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Fortis Health

Carmel, IN
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Sign on Bonus of $2,000.00!!!



Select Home Health Services is a central Indiana, clinician based, locally owned and operated, medical home health care agency providing you with skilled nursing and therapy services.

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapy intervention and treatments to patients in a home setting while acting under the supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist. This care includes providing direct patient care according to the treatment plan established by the Registered Physical Therapist. Monitor carefully the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. PTA’s are responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Implement physical therapy services in accordance with the plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist, signed by the physician and planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.

2. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.

3. Observe, record, and report the client’s reactions to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the PT and/or DOR/DON.

4. Collaborate with the PT in assisting the physician in assessing the client’s functional level by applying appropriate tests.

5. Assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.

6. Complete clinical notes and progress reports according to agency policy and time frames.

7. Attend and participate in care conferences to ensure coordination of care.

8. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program.

9. Keep abreast of physical therapy trends and knowledge.

10. Participate with in-service programs.

Qualifications:

Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR; and Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.

On or before December 31, 2009, is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing, or 2) In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. (If licensed or registered prior to 1978, meets the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 484.115).

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in this Agency's practicing State.

Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy assistant experience.

Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at

*By applying to this position you are acknowledging that you have received and read Fortis Health's EEO statement*

Reference: 199208385

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