Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Hourly, Full-Time

Shift : Day Shift 8:00-4:30pm. No Weekends or Call.

Location: Kansas City Area - Service area can include Leavenworth, Johnson, Wyandotte, Franklin, Douglas and Miami Counties in Kansas; Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass Counties in Missouri

The role you'll contribute:

Carries out various physical therapy procedures under the supervision of supervision of a Physical Therapist. State licensure required in Kansas and Missouri.

The value you'll bring to the team :

• Provides treatment to relieve pain and to develop or restore function as ordered on Plan of Care.
• Provides accurate documentation.
• Teaches use of assistive devices and equipment to patients and caregivers.
• Observes, records and reports to physician any untoward reactions to treatment.
• Instructs and supervises family members to provide continuous therapy and home treatment plan.
• Maintains open communication with case manager.
• Submits daily log and charge sheets to Home Health office.
• Maintains communication with scheduler regarding caseload limitations.
• Participates in case conferences.
• Maintains open communication with primary Therapist.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Meets agency's expectations regarding productivity.
• Provides in-service training to staff as requested

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e).
• Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.
• At least 1 year of institutional experience preferred
• 1-2 years home health experience preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Currently licensed and registered in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
• Basic Life Support Certified - Adult & Infant/Peds.
• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver's license, safe driving record and reliable transportation.
• Current car Insurance

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