Posted:
11/3/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States ⋅ Lakeland, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ New Port Richey, Florida, United States ⋅ Largo, Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Role:Qualifications:
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical Physical Therapy Assistant performance in Home Health or Rehab setting
• Current PTA licensure within the state of FL
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse people
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Competencies:
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Provides physical therapy treatment and interventions to patients based on POC established by Physical Therapist (PT) and under the supervision of the PT.
• Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy.
• Recommends therapeutic exercises to PT.
• Participates actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
• Fulfills all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with other Therapists, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment (DME).
• Assists with developing an initial treatment program based on the Physical Therapist’s initial evaluation and treats accordingly as approved by Physical Therapist.
• Records and signs treatments in patient’s medical record; records, signs, and dates clinical documentation according to Company policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Notifies the Physical Therapist and pertinent others of changes in condition or the need for reassessment of the Plan of Care to meet patient’s needs.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Website: https://capitalcaring.org/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1977
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Advice ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Hospital