Marquis Health Consulting Services
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marquis Health Consulting Services, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Physical Therapist Assistant
Join our team at VHS Home Health Care as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) under the support of Marquis Health Consulting Services.
Full‑time and PRN opportunities available. Same‑day pay.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physical therapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, general strength and endurance, gait deviations, activities of daily living, and equipment needs.
Implements rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physical therapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physical therapist and other agency and contract facility team members including physician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and social worker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
In consultation with the licensed physical therapist, re‑evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’s progress and the physician’s orders, modifies and changes treatment in accordance with new information.
Explains and instructs the family in the individual’s treatment goals and program to ensure carry‑over in living arrangement and/or home setting; makes recommendations to the licensed physical therapist regarding adaptive equipment.
Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical therapist.
Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts.
Administers non‑complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients with relatively stable conditions.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of a 2‑year college‑level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Physical Therapy.
Must possess and maintain proof of current CPR training.
A Physical Therapist Assistant should meet the qualifications for a physical therapy assistant under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies established by CMS.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401(k) with match
Employee engagement and culture committee
Shift differentials
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Full‑time and PRN opportunities available. Same‑day pay.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physical therapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, general strength and endurance, gait deviations, activities of daily living, and equipment needs.
Implements rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physical therapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physical therapist and other agency and contract facility team members including physician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and social worker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
In consultation with the licensed physical therapist, re‑evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’s progress and the physician’s orders, modifies and changes treatment in accordance with new information.
Explains and instructs the family in the individual’s treatment goals and program to ensure carry‑over in living arrangement and/or home setting; makes recommendations to the licensed physical therapist regarding adaptive equipment.
Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical therapist.
Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts.
Administers non‑complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients with relatively stable conditions.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of a 2‑year college‑level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Physical Therapy.
Must possess and maintain proof of current CPR training.
A Physical Therapist Assistant should meet the qualifications for a physical therapy assistant under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies established by CMS.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401(k) with match
Employee engagement and culture committee
Shift differentials
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