HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - Idaho Home Health & Hospice, Twin Falls and surrounding areas at Gooding

Job Description

Full TimeHome Health PTA needed for Addus HealthCare- Idaho Home Health & Hospice A proud member of LHC Group.

Twin Falls and surrounding areas


• Assists the supervising therapist and the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
  
  
• Assists the supervising therapist in the modifications to the Plan of Care.
  
  
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education; as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.
  
  
• Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contrast baths, and applies moist packs.
  
  
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician and the supervising therapist the patients response to treatment and changes in the patients condition.
  
  
• Instructs patient, significant others, and staff.
  
  
• Is responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care.

Job Requirements

• Currently licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy examiners in the state of employment.
  
  
• Current drivers license and automobile insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.
  
  
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed PTA before assuming responsibilities for a home health case load.
  
  
• Is responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care.

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Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Gooding, Company: LHC Group..