Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Adventist Health Waimanalo, HI

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent: Preferred

Two years' technical experience: Preferred

Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit, and/or out-patient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required

Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years old: Required

Essential Functions

Performs physical therapy treatments, including modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, and gait and balance activities.

Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.

Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided.

Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, incorporating learning style preferences and assessing education and training responses.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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