About this opportunity
Reliant Staffing Solutions lists this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in white river junction, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist AssistantVisiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH, you'll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.Responsibilities Physical Therapist Assistants at VNH, under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies and state practice, act as a member of the rehabilitation staff, providing physical therapy services according to a patient plan of care. The PTA will:Provide treatment to patients as prescribed by physician and after initial and periodic evaluation of patient's physical therapy and rehabilitation needs have been established by a RPT.Treat patients within plan of care developed with RPT to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.Make use of equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generation, diathermy and ultrasonic machines.Observe, record, and reports to the RPT the patient's reaction to treatment and change in patient's condition.Teach the patient and caregivers self-care techniques and activities as appropriate.Arrange with health agency for use of equipment that is available to patients.Complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with expected agency standards.We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our recruiters can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) will never require candidates to provide personally identifying information such as social security number, date of birth, street address, or banking information in order to submit an application for employment. Identifying information will only be requested after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted, for the purposes of security screening and onboarding. If you experience a request for your personal information prior to acceptance of an offer of employment, please contact VNH's Human Resources Department immediately at or Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license. Graduate of an accredited school as a Physical Therapy Assistant One year of experience as a PTA in a home health care setting is preferred Required Licensure/Certifications - Unencumbered PTA license in VT and NH or compact.
Worksite address
white river junction, VT, 05009, US
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