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Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time
Do you have experience in physical therapy and are looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first.
- Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
- Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
- Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
- Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
- Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
- Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
- Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
- Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
- Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
- Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in a human services or related field.
- Current PTA license in the state of work.
- Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
- Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
- Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Sevita
Homes and communities are where people thrive. We’ve held this belief since our founding in 1967 and have worked to make it reality for the thousands of individuals we serve. We continue that work today and are using innovation, technology, and collaboration across our organization to do more for more people.
Sevita is the leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, with 40,000 employees proudly serving over 50,000 individuals. We believe that people can grow, learn, and be as independent as possible in the homes and communities where they live.
We serve adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with complex care needs, people recovering from brain injury, seniors in need of everyday support, children in foster care, adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, and other individuals who may require care across a lifetime.
Our goal is to enable these individuals to be as independent as possible and to live and thrive in their communities. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years, and it’s what we continue to do today.
For us, it’s a calling. Because when you have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, you take it. Our team has a passion for helping others grow, learn, and live their best life.
We meet people where they are and help them reach their full potential. At Sevita, it’s not just a job. It’s about seeing others for who they are, and understanding and meeting their needs and preferences.
An individual’s health and wellness goes beyond simply physical health – it’s behavioral supports and looking at social determinants of health, too. And we are right there, supporting the whole person, because every person has the right to live well.
What you'll do
- Administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of Physical Therapists and ensure all program participants receive scheduled treatments. Document therapy sessions and confer with healthcare staff to evaluate and modify treatment programs.
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