*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
**PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT**Day shiftGreen Team
Randolph, VT service areas include: Randolph, Tunbridge, Strafford, Sharon,
Pomfret, Royalton, Bethel, VT areas. We need additional staff to provide in home services in the
fastest growing segment of community health - Homecare and Hospice!Position Objective:Physical Therapist Assistant will maintain a case load of home
care clients through assessment, plan of care, coordination and implementation,
of evidence based care for each client, with the support of an
interdisciplinary care team. This includes but is not limited to:
appropriate treatment intervention, evaluation of outcomes, and utilization of
services to ensure that patient care needs are met. Will participate in weekend
rotation.Performance Expectations:Clinical
assessment and treatment of patients referred by a licensed physician.
Evaluates
patient's need for physical therapy and develops appropriate treatment
plan. Refers patient to other professionals or agencies when appropriate.
Provide
appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan,
agency policy and professional standards of care.
Coordinate
and communicate treatment activities with health care team members and the
patient, instructs family members, PT's, Home Health Aides, and other
caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
Contribute
to the professional development of new staff and health professional
students.Education and Licensure Required: Associates Degree in PTA
Must be licensed in NH & VT, hold a Valid Drivers
License and agency level auto insurance.