Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Job description

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is knowledgeable of the patient's home health care plan and delivers physical therapy interventions, treatments and education to the patient under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. The PTA communicates patient status to the Physical Therapist and, when appropriate, communicates patient information to the Team Manager and/or other team members to ensure that appropriate medical care or care plan changes are appropriate and timely.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed in the state of Rhode Island as a Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association Valid drivers license. Automobile liability insurance for bodily injury in the amount of $100,000-$300,000.
Pay Range: $41.27- $56.75