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Mission Healthcare · 4 days ago

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA $2.5K Sign On!

Eugene, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$38/hr - $44/hr

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. They are seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct physical therapy to patients and aid in their rehabilitation process.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care

Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance

Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training

Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition

Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Qualification

Physical Therapy Assistant degreePhysical Therapy certificationBLS CPR certificationPatient care skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law

Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification

Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle