Physical Therapist Assistant - Pta

**Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!** Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee **_Come join our growing team! A few of our perks:_** * **_Create your own schedule!_** * **_Great Work/Life balance!_** * **_$36/hr. (Weekly Pay, including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)_** * **_Benefits Available (Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k)_** We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment. Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit. Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.     **Qualifications** * Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination. * Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. * Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant. * Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills * Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements. **Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability** * Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan. * Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy. * Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy. * Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change. * Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines. * Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team. * Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate. * Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs. * Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant. * Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers. * Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures. * Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations. * Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. * Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. * Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person. * Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access. * Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information. * Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards. * Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs. * Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. Standard Rate: $36.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable. Please contact Rick Carey at (866) 776-0127 x350 or at [email protected] today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career! Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.