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Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Services

Mosaic Life Care

Mosaic Life Care

St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 24.76-37.14 / hour
Posted on Dec 23, 2024
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Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Details
  • Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Services
  • Home Care
  • PRN Status
  • Day Shift
  • Pay: $24.76 - $37.14 / hour
Summary
  • This position provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. Responsible for all necessary documentation.
  • This position is employed by Mosaic Health System.
Duties
  • Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
  • Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
  • Directs and aides’ patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
  • Utilizes physical agents, including, but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
  • Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
  • Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
  • Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patients’ clinical record in prescribed time frames.
  • Participates with the members of the Interdisciplinary group to implement patient’s plan of care.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable. Associate's Degree in Science or Applied Science required. Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
  • PTA - Phys Therapy Asst. certification or licenses as required by state law with in practicing state within 60 days of hire or PTA - Phys Therapy Asst Compact State License required. Valid Driver's license in state required. Basic Life support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • 1 year Acute or post-acute setting with home care experience preferred.
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