Physical Therapy Assistant

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Job Details

DuPont, WA Nursing

Careage Home Health is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join their team!

• Part Time
• Tacoma Area
• $32-$42.00 Hourly (DOE)
• No Weekends!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• PTA License Required

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers - they are family - just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.

A Licensed PTA administers physical therapy to patients intermittently in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

Position Overview:

A Physical Therapy Assistant administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

Summary of Responsibilities:

• PTA State of Wa license
• Current BLS
• physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care set by the PT.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
• Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Consult with PT regarding change in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Prepare medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed, registered or certified in Washington State.
• Two (2) years of Physical Therapy Assistant experience, preferred.
• Home Health Experience Preferred