Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5K Sign-on!

The role

You will give direct physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. You will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function and maintain maximum performance.

What you will do

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of a Physical Therapist and the physician's plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Use physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (30+ hours per week)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Pet insurance (30+ hours per week)

Before you apply

• Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
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About the company

Mission Healthcare is a home health and hospice company in seven states, described as the largest in the western United States. Its core values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES).