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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,056 per week in White River Junction, VT

Mindlance Health

White River Junction, VT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,056.50–$1,056.50
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Banking Services, Billing, Documentation, Electricity, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, IR (Infrared), Low Voltage (LV), Massage Therapy, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Prosthetics, Request for Information (RFI), Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
White River Junction, VT
POSTED
14 days ago
ID: 76389311 Shift: day shift Description: Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT NHcovers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT NH, you ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.ResponsibilitiesPhysical Therapist Assistantsat VNH, under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies and state practice, act as a member of the rehabilitation staff, providing physical therapy services according to a patient plan of care.The PTA treatment to patients as prescribed by physician and after initial and periodic evaluation of patient s physical therapy and rehabilitation needs have been established by a RPT. When PTA is going to be following a new patient, the RPT will make the initial evaluation visit and assign care to the PTA as appropriate.Treat patients within plan of care developed with RPT to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.Make use of equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generation, diathermy and ultrasonic machines.Observe, record, and reports to the RPT the patient s reaction to treatment and change in patient s condition.Teach the patient and caregivers self-care techniques and activities as appropriate.Arrange with health agency for use of equipment that is available to patients.Complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with expected agency standards.We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our recruiters can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) will never require candidates to provide personally identifying information such as social security number, date of birth, street address, or banking information in order to submit an application for employment. Identifying information will only be requested after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted, for the purposes of security screening and onboarding. If you experience a request for your personal information prior to acceptance of an offer of employment, please contact VNH s Human Resources Department immediately at 888.300.8853 be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.Graduate of an accredited school as a Physical Therapy AssistantOne year of experience as a PTA in a home health care setting is preferredRequired Licensure/Certifications- Unencumbered PTA license in VT and NH or compact. Position Start Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 32 Contract Weeks:91

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