Administrative Policies, Driver's License, Home Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Quality of Care, Status Reports, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.
Responsibilities:
- Promote Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician.
- Follow Plan of Care as established by supervising Physical Therapist and report changes in status.
- Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines.
- Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physicians orders and established standards.
- Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
- Instruct patients and families on the safe use of assistive devices and therapy home program.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
- Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
- Valid drivers license, dependable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within branch/office coverage area.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.