About this opportunity
Elara Caring lists this Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA opportunity in springfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Requirements
nPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Visits
nnnNew ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients!
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nnDedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days.
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nnSee patient improvement in real time with one-on-one visits
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n nAt Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where people live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their homes.
nWork Experience
nAs a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:
nnnPromotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
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nnPerforms direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient's physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
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nnFollows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
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nnAdheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
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nnVerifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
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nnIncorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
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nnInstructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
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nnInstructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program
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nnPhysically demanding, high stress environment
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nnFull range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
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nnPotentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
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n nRequirements
nnnGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
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nnCurrent, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
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nn6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
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nnAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
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nnMust have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
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nnMust be able and willing to travel 50%
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nnAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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Worksite address
springfield, IL, 62777, US
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