Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Anchorage, AK | United States

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Aegis Health Care is hiring Healthcare Heroes !

Aegis Home Health is currently seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) that has a passion for providing outstanding services to the elderly in Senior Living Communities and in-home health settings. This is full -time position working in the Anchorage, Alaska area.

Each Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is an important part of the Aegis Health Care team. Aegis specializes in providing care for home health patients in home settings and in senior living communities. A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). If you are passionate about providing excellent care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families, we want YOU on our team.

Aegis Health Care is unlike any other health care company. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we have expanded our Aegis family to include a vast array of services and programs designed to meet the needs of the communities we proudly serve. Aegis Health Care is currently operating in 3 states (Utah, Alaska & Arizona) and continuing to grow. There is an abundance of opportunity for professional development and growth.

The Aegis core values are Character, Experience and Trust . We are committed to providing high quality service to our patients, their families, and our employees. Aegis employees are our most important resource and greatest asset. Our commitment to patient care can only be achieved with the right people in the right place. Every Aegis employee can create special moments for our patients, constantly look for ways to improve patient care, and strive to make a difference daily.

Positive Work Environment

We encourage our employees to maintain work life balance . Aegis creates a healthy work environment for the benefit of both employees and patients. We believe success comes when you surround yourself with passionate, dedicated, happy and talented people.

Employee Incentives

Health Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Wellness Program

Career Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Continued Training & Education
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance

Personal Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Aegis Experience Rewards Program

Being the Difference

We are looking for employees with the following qualities:

• thrive on establishing high level standards
• committed to professionalism while performing job duties and responsibilities
• positive attitude
• team player
• proactive problem solver
• honesty and integrity

If you would like to be a part of an outstanding team that provides world-class care, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient 
• Return the patient to optimum and productive levels (within patient capability)
• Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning 
• Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT
• Consult with PT regarding change in treatment 
• Participate in educating the patient and the patient's family
• Participate in QAPI and in-service programs as assigned 
• Attend all patient care conferences as scheduled 
• Prepare medical records, progress notes and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per policy 

Skills & Qualifications:

Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association 

• Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state of practice
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement 
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable automobile 
• Proof of current automobile insurance
• Criminal background check clearance/fingerprint clearance 
• Negative TB test 

Working Environment:

Works indoors in Home Health office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Risk Exposure:

High risk

Lifting Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

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Salary

$32 - $40 per hour