Physical Therapy Assistant - Iowa City, United States - Iowa City Hospice Inc

Description

The VNA is opening a brand new position for a dependable part time Physical Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping clients live independently at home. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses. You will be responsible for assisting with exercises, massages, and other therapeutic techniques to help patients regain their strength and mobility. Successful people in this role will manage several appointed client care plans and the necessary follow ups each day for clients with a wide range of acute and/or chronic illnesses. This position does require driving from location to location within Johnson County. The schedule is Monday through Friday, between 8am - 5pm; we can talk about additional flexible schedules based on business needs. This position does require a minimum of an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistance or related field with an Iowa State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant with physical stamina and dexterity to assist patients with mobility and exercises

and knowledge of therapeutic techniques and exercises

Responsibilities:

- Assist the Physical Therapist in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients

- Help patients perform exercises and stretches to improve their strength and flexibility

- Administer massages and other therapeutic techniques to help patients manage pain and improve circulation

- Monitor patients' progress and report any changes to the Physical Therapist

- Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques they can perform at home to aid in their recovery

- Enjoy building lasting relationships and making a difference in the lives of others

Our team genuinely believes in our mission and we hire dedicated staff that make a focused difference in the quality of life for clients through the providing exceptional service to client's, in thier home setting.

If you seek a mission centered, purpose driven career with a desire to serve others while working within an interdisciplinary professional team, we would love to talk with you about this newly developed position.

Call Karen with any questions:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Bi-Weekly Pay structure with competitive wages, annual pay for performance bonuses incentives that reward and recognize a job well done
• Opportunity to be promoted as new responsibilities are mastered, assist with case managing or join our office staff team
• Full benefit package available the first of the month following employment
• I phone & I Pad to conduct daily business
• Generous vacation accruals in your first year (available to use as you accrue)
• 19 vacation days and 12 sick days accrued per year (available to use as you accrue)
• 8 holidays (our Aides do work one major holiday)
• 3 different Wellmark medical Plans to choose from (employer supplemented premiums)
• Blue Dental Plan
• Avesis Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (additional family life is available)
• Employer matching 403b Retirement Account includes professional financial advising
• 3 Aflac plans (Short Term Disability, Cancer & Accident)
• Medical/Child Care flex spending accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Training
• Management Support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: To be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties are normal for this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, it is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned by the employer.

1. Provides therapy services and treatments to patients according to the patient's plan of care.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Provides education to patients and family regarding a home exercise program.
4. Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment, and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the PT.
5. Provides care/services to patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance by using appropriate treatments, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care.
6. Physical therapy services may include:Therapeutic exercises and muscle strengthening.Gait training including patient instruction on use of assistive devices.Range of motion.Transfer training using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.Muscle re-education.Prosthetic training and stump conditioning.
7. Demonstrates competency in providing care/services and provides care/services in accordance with the plan of care.
8. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care/services provided.
9. Reports any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care to the PT.
10. Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient's plan of care, and updates team members when there are changes.
11. Attends and participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational in-services, and committee meetings, as appropriate.
12. Reports incidents and grievances/complaints (patients and/or personnel) to the Clinical Manager.
13. Provides education and information to the patient and/or family members as appropriate to their plan of care.
14. Reports the patient's progress and effectiveness in meeting goals to the PT.
15. Participates in the patient's discharge planning.
16. Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate.
17. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures.
18. Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance.
19. Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated.
20. Only performs treatments or special procedures as authorized by the agency and deemed competent to perform by the PT.
21. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.
22. Performs other related functions as directed.

Commitment to Diversity: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

• Previous experience preferred.
• License: Physical Therapy Assistant, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Graduate from a physical therapist assistance curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing
• US work authorization (Required)
• Passionate about home care with a genuine desire to help others
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General's Excluded Provider List.
• Reliable, professional and able to start soon after required background checks are completed
• 2 step TB testing is required.
• First Aid training
• Mandatory Reporter Training
• Iowa Driver License, Patient homes are located throughout agency territory (Johnson County) with driving requirements that include in-town and highway driving during good and inclement weather.