Physical Therapy Assistant - Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT and NH

Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health

Full-time (0.8 FTE), Days

Why work as Physical Therapist Assistant at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire?

• You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.
• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Locations:

• Bradford, VT area

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

Physical Therapist Assistants at VNH, under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies and state practice, act as a member of the rehabilitation staff, providing physical therapy services according to a patient plan of care.

The PTA will:

• Provide treatment to patients as prescribed by physician and after initial and periodic evaluation of patient’s physical therapy and rehabilitation needs have been established by a RPT. When PTA is going to be following a new patient, the RPT will make the initial evaluation visit and assign care to the PTA as appropriate.

• Treat patients within plan of care developed with RPT to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.

• Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.

• Make use of equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generation, diathermy and ultrasonic machines.

• Observe, record, and reports to the RPT the patient’s reaction to treatment and change in patient’s condition.

• Teach the patient and caregivers self-care techniques and activities as appropriate.

• Arrange with health agency for use of equipment that is available to patients.

• Complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with expected agency standards.

• Report to RPT any change in patient condition.

• Possess thorough knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy.

• Be knowledgeable of socioeconomic factors affecting patients and families.

• Be knowledgeable of and ability to apply community health principles and practices.

• Have the ability to learn to work with patients’ families and community environment.

• Support practices and communicates VNH’s mission and values

• Interact with clients, referral sources, co-workers and others in a positive, consumer-oriented manner.

• Adhere to the Agency’s organizational ethics and corporate compliance plan and safety program

Minimum Qualifications:

• A.S. degree from accredited school for physical therapy assistants.

• Two (2) years acute care experience preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology required of a physical therapist and its practical application in the treatment of patients at home.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS SKILLS (Tracked at the department level)

• PTA license in VT and NH

We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our recruiters can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

As part of Dartmouth Health, Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH is an equal-opportunity employer.

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