Signature Eugene Home Health | PTA Full Time NE | Eugene, OR

JOB SUMMARY

PTA will provide services for curative, rehabilitative, and / or preventive purposes. PTA will also provide Physical Therapy services for patients assisting in the treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication and functions under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Emergency :

• Attends annual safety and infection control education required by agency.
• Uses safety precautions as appropriate for patients, employees, public and self, e.g. proper positioning of self, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving skills.
• Knows location of all emergency equipment in homes, car, and is aware of established emergency and safety procedures.
• Develops and maintains own and patient / caregiver knowledge of emergency procedures.

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The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Education : Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant school.

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The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at