Full Time Home Health Pta - San Diego, United States - Lorian Health

Lorian Health

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Who We Are
Lorian Health sets the highest quality standards for home health services in existence today. Foremost of these, is our belief in equanimity in regard to the treatment of all our patients.

Lorian Health is committed to fostering a socially responsible environment within our organization and community and is determined to provide the highest caliber of health care for our patients and their families

What We Offer
A comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

Health, Dental, Vision, paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance, 401K with 4% company match
Competitive pay
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Company Car and Gas Card

This position is a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $40 - $65 / depending on type of visit.

Be part of a team that travels to patients homes throughout the day to help patients empower themselves to improve self-care.

All documentation is done through an electronic device, (smart phone) provided to you by Lorian

What We Are Looking For

Lorian is currently looking for a
Full Time
Physical Therapy Assistant to provide care to our patients in
San Diego County.

Required Education and Experience

Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in the Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Licensed/registered to practice as a PTA in the state of practice.
One (1) year of experience as a PTA after obtaining licensure.

Additional Qualifications

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. (BLS required).
Possess and maintains an automobile that is insured in accordance with LORIAN requirements.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in the patients' electronic medical record.
Ability to work with adults (18 years and older), demonstrating tact and patience.
Is selfdirecting and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client, or be able to use translation services provided by LORIAN, and document all client related activity practices.

Physical Requirements

Is able to present a preemployment physical which states they are free from health conditions which would interfere with the employee's ability to perform assigned duties, is free from signs or symptoms of infectious disease and is signed by the person who performed the assessment. A similar physical is required annually thereafter.
Is able to pass a preemployment Protein Purified Derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test and annually thereafter. If unable to pass PPD testing or have history of positive PPD testing, a Chest Xray will be required of a new employee and every five (5) year thereafter.
Able to lift, position, or transfer patients as needed.
Considerable amount of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Work Environment
Maybe exposed to viruses, diseases, infections, or unhealthy environments within the patients' home.

Equipment Used
Smartphone/Tablet
Motor Vehicle

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a qualified professional which assists the Physical Therapist to implement physician-ordered rehabilitative therapies for mobility, transferring, strength and activity tolerance, pain control and range of motion according the Plan of Care (POC).

Responsibilities

Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Consults with Physical Therapist before any change in treatment.
Educates and instructs patients and family members in home programs for balance and gait training.

Helps patients accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructs, encourages and assists patients in performing physical activities such as daily living activities and using supportive devises such as a wheelchair, walker or cane.

Observes, records and reports information on the patient's condition to the attending physician, supervising Physical Therapist, case manager, and in the patient's health record.
Evaluates the home environment and making appropriate recommendations.
Participates in inservice education programs and monthly clinical meetings.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.
Understands and adheres to established LORIAN policies and procedures.
Maintains confidential patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable state laws.