Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team in Spirit Lake, Iowa. As a PRN (as-needed) position, you will have the flexibility to choose your schedule.
The ideal candidate will assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide, monitor, and record therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments
- Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and patient goals
- Exchange information with and provide documentation to the physical therapist about patient responses to and communications during intervention
- Follow and adhere to accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organisation
Requirements:
- Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
- Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $24.00 - $38.50
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a large rural health system