About this opportunity
Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice lists this Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity in caledonia, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.
Our Home Health PTA's some excellent benefits:
Part time hours ($40-$45 per visit)
Mileage reimbursement
Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided
Paid training
Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
Weekly Pay
Employee referral bonuses
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)
As a Home Health PTA, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment
Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation (written or
electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient’s response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient’s progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements
Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward
mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs
Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
Accesses personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.
A few must-haves for Home Health PTAs:
Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan
In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist assistant
Active CPR certification
Previous Home Health experience a plus
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Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Interim Healthcare - West Michigan. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location:Caledonia, MI-49316
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