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Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ), a division of Catholic Community Service, is looking for a full-time PTA to provide in-home physical therapy services to clients.
As the Hospice and Home Care of Juneau physical therapist assistant, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and specific plan of care tailored to each patient. You will work in tandem with the interdisciplinary HHCJ team including a supervising physical therapist, nurses, other therapists, social workers, aides, and support staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Treats patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Reports to referring physician patients reaction to treatment and changes in condition.
Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings as indicated.
Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participates in facility in-service training programs.
Instructs patients and families in maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in patient discharge planning.
Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Alaska.
Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients family members, and facility staff.
Must be capable of performing the Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Background check required
CPR certification required
Please complete a CCS Job Application (found at www.ccsjuneau.org) and submit with a resume and cover letter by fax at 907-463-6144. Applications may also dropped off or sent to 419 6th Street, Juneau, AK 99801. For more information please contact Jennifer Carson at 907-463-6162.
Vacancy caducado!