Physical Therapy Assistant

This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Coordinates care with the healthcare team and educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members on therapy-related activities and techniques within the Physical Therapy Assistant's scope of practice.

Pride Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to support our client's healthcare facility in Fort Wayne, IN. 

Job Details: 
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Coverage Areas: Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley County
Contract Length: 13+ Weeks Contract (Possibility to Extend)
Job Type: Local contract
Local Pay Range: $36.00 - $42.00/hour (W-2) Plus Mileage reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement Rate:$0.49/ mile
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  

Duties: 

• Ensures compliance with state-specific laws and regulations governing physical therapy services in home care, following treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Provides patient instruction and assistance with active/passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training within the scope of practice.
• Observes, documents, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician, while recommending plan-of-care changes through the supervising PT.
• Coordinates care with the healthcare team and educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members on therapy-related activities and techniques within the Physical Therapy Assistant's scope of practice. 

Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• License(s): Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Certification(s): Must have current CPR certification
• Years of experience: Minimum 1 –2 years of experience
• Skills/Specialties/Technology: Home Health is preferred

Interested? Apply Today! 

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Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.