Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Transform Lives as a PRN Home Health PTA Columbia TN and Surrounding Counties Make a real difference in your community Tennessee Quality Care is looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to join our Home Health team Bring your skills to patients homes and help them recover manage chronic illness and maintain independence Why Youll Love Working With Us Competitive Pay Mileage Reimbursement Flexible Schedule Monday to Friday 800 am 430 pm As needed 401k with Company Match Supportive team oriented environment Serve patients where they live Grow your career Be valued Make an impact Apply Today Your Next Rewarding Career Starts Here Text to apply Texted 10302 to 334 518 4376 We offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits effective the first of the month401k retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWorklife balanceWhat Youll Do Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice ActTreats patient to relieve pain develop or restore function and maintain maximum performanceDirects and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises muscle reeducation gait and functional training transfer activities and prosthetic trainingAdminister non complex therapeutic exercises therapeutic massage traction heat light cold water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditionsInstruct motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activitiesObserve clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapistAssist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical recordReport any changes in the clients condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing Director of Therapy Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization instruction and supervision by the Physical TherapistInstructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs braces crutches canes and prosthetic or orthotic devicesQualifications Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association IncCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practiceAt least one 1 years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferredComplies and maintains current CPR certificationAbility to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environmentMust have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance