Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Who We're Looking For:

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

About Well Care Health:

At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We're a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it's a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
• Monitor patients' conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Well Care Health today and become part of a team that's committed to excellence in home healthcare. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Well Care Health is seeking a passionate PTA to join our Home Health team seeing patients in Guilford County, NC and surrounding areas. This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and an opportunity to enhance and develop your skillset. Apply today to join the best Home Health team in the Carolinas!
Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the best.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others and at the same time love going to work every day? If so, Well Care Health is the place for you. Family-owned and operated for over 34 years, Well Care Health has the resources to provide employees with the technology and resources they need while creating an exceptional work environment that focuses on family values and lifelong learning. Our team of over 1,000 experienced clinicians and administrative leaders believes that patients come first and takes pride in being five-star rated for patient care quality. Our day-to-day decisions are driven by this belief and our Well Care guiding principles, including integrity, commitment to the highest standards, humility, accountability, and hiring and developing the best!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and licensed physical therapist. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by the physical therapist. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.

2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.

3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4. Contributes to program effectiveness.

5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.

2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.

3. Experience: Minimum 6 Months.

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices and exercise equipment; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.

6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant standing and walking, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping. Sometimes requires sitting, fine motor manipulation, and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead and stair climbing.

7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic therapy techniques.

9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.

10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.

11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle.