Physical Therapy Assistant For Home Health Visits - Military veterans preferred

Physicians Choice Home Health is recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. to our members.Physicians Choice Home Health is an Obran Cooperative Company. Obran Health is building the largest worker-owned home-based healthcare company in the US. We know the frustrations that come when working at a traditional healthcare employer - we've been there. That is why we created Obran Health. Obran Cooperative businesses give voice, power, and a share of the profits to each of our employee members. We are recruiting for healthcare professionals that want the chance to really own their work and have a say in the organization where they work.Objectives: Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and Physicians Choice Home Health 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 patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames. Participates in Physicians Choice Home Health Home Care Team Members meetings and Physicians Choice Home Health Inservice Education Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Current certification or license as required by state law. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Ability to be able to travel to different patients' homes. Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Prior experience working in a home health setting is preferred, but not required. BenefitsFull time employees are eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life Insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Short- and long-term disability All employees are invited to become members of Obran Cooperative. An ever growing set of member benefits is offered to all Obran Cooperative members, including: Personal enrichment resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members Financial budgeted resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members An ever growing set of member benefits offered to all Obran Cooperative members Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees to help define future Obran Cooperative member benefits for all Obran Cooperative members Participation in profit sharing RatesPhysician Choice Home Health currently pays PTAs $40-$50/visit, and $25/hour for in-services, trainings, and orientations. Per visit mileage reimbursement is offered for W2 employees.Our MissionObran Cooperative's mission is to put the engines of business to work for humanity.Our VisionObran will be the world's largest worker-cooperative conglomerate. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities. We acknowledge structures of inequity and embrace the struggles to overcome them, one workplace at a time.Our Values Democracy: We empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions. Innovation: We question the status quo and find new ways of working that are better for ourselves, our customers, our communities, and the environment. Solidarity: We act in ways that promote equity and inclusion; we are pro-black, pro-women, pro-LGBTQ+, and against hate and discrimination in all its forms. Humanity: We believe that workers are humans first; we foster dignity, respect, and joy in our interactions with each other. Balance: We think critically and holistically about our decisions, and seek balance in the short- and long-term outcomes of all stakeholders we touch. Our stakeholders include our members, our families, our communities, our investors, our customers, our suppliers, and the environment. Our PrinciplesThis organization operates in accordance with the Rochdale cooperative principles: Voluntary and open membership Democratic member control Members' economic participation Autonomy and independence Education, training, & information Cooperation among cooperatives Concern for community Salary Range DisclaimerThe rates listed represent the low and high end of the range for this position. Visit and reimbursement rates vary based on visit type and employment status (1099 or W2). Rates may be adjusted in the future, and employees will be notified of these changes.Equal Opportunities and AccommodationsObran is deeply committed to creating workplaces and a community of members where equity is prioritized and valued. We believe that traditional corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ+ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at careers+eeo@obran.coop at least one week in advance of your interview.