Job description

Full-time - Salary Range $62,000 - $70,000 - eligible for 5k signing bonus with 1-year commitment.

At UMIT Home Health we go the extra mile in providing our patients top-quality, convenient, consistent, and reliable in-home health care that’s personalized to specific needs. We are local and located near our patients to deliver timely care with an authentic approach. We service the following areas: Caroline County, Charles City County, Essex County, Hanover County, Henrico County, James City County King and Queen County, King William County, Middlesex County, New Kent County, Richmond County, and Richmond City.

Position

Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

The physical therapy assistant provides skilled physical therapy services, on an intermittent basis, to patients, in their homes, under direction from the registered physical therapist. Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as required. UMIT home health is looking for a self-started and highly motivated individual. Pay will be competitive base salary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT), provide patient services, which have been delegated by the PT.
• Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes; all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
• As directed, perform routine strengthening, and therapeutic, exercises and assist the patient with the use of self-help devices.
• Together with the PT, instruct the patient, and family, and assist in teaching exercise programs, to the patient and family.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to the PT.
• Observe, and record, activities and findings, in the clinical record, and reports to the PT and the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Consult with PT, regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings, in written form.
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assist in evaluation, and development, of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
• Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Qualifications:

• Graduate from a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum, approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed, or registered, by the State of Virginia.
• Must have, at least, one year of institutional/home health experience.
• Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401k

Other Requirements:

Applicants will be required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicant for consideration for the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ability to drive and the ability to access patients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to patient homes in the service area?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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