Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health
Job Description
Territory: Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Duvall, Bothell, Kenmore
Who We Are
EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community.
Our Team
Our Care Teams Are Composed Of The Following
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch.
Nurses (RN & LPN)Certified Would Care SpecialistPsychiatric NursesPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsSpeech TherapistsSocial WorkersCertified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by
Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedulesOffering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve. We do our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your home or desired community.Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty.Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU’s, in addition to career advancement through leadership pathways.Low staff to patient ratios ensuring staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families.Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another.Providing a culture of safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety – the only hospital in Washington state.
Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in the home under the direct or indirect supervision of a physical therapist, in conjunction with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team, following the plan of treatment as ordered by the physician. The PTA will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks. Supervision must be performed by a registered physical therapist every five (5) visits, or once a week if treatment is performed more than once a day.
Responsibilities
Regularly monitors patient status.Addresses all problems identified in the Plan of Care (POC).Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the PT, Case manager and physician as needed.
License, Certification, Education Or Experience
REQUIRED for the position: Current PTA licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire Reliable transportation
DESIRED for the position: Graduate from APTA approved PTA program
