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Physical Therapy AssistantDartmouth Health • White River Junction, Vermont, United States
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Physical Therapy Assistant

Dartmouth Health
  • US
    White River Junction, Vermont, United States
  • US
    White River Junction, Vermont, United States
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About

Physical Therapist Assistant

Full-time, Days

Housing Bonus for 6 Months (conditions apply)

Why work as Physical Therapist Assistant at Dartmouth Health Home Care?

  • You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
  • You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.
  • You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
  • You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits include:

  • 6-Month Housing bonus (restrictions apply)
  • Relocation Bonus of $5,000 (restrictions apply)
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Clinical CEUs
  • Online LinkedIn Learning
  • Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

Locations:

  • Bradford, VT area

Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Dartmouth Health Home Care, you'll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistants at DHHC, under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies and state practice, act as a member of the rehabilitation staff, providing physical therapy services according to a patient plan of care.

The PTA will:

  • Provide treatment to patients as prescribed by physician and after initial and periodic evaluation of patient's physical therapy and rehabilitation needs have been established by a RPT.
  • Treat patients within plan of care developed with RPT to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
  • Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.
  • Make use of equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generation, diathermy and ultrasonic machines.
  • Observe, record, and reports to the RPT the patient's reaction to treatment and change in patient's condition.
  • Teach the patient and caregivers self-care techniques and activities as appropriate.
  • Arrange with health agency for use of equipment that is available to patients.
  • Complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with expected agency standards.

Dartmouth Health Home Care will never require candidates to provide personally identifying information such as social security number, date of birth, street address, or banking information in order to submit an application for employment. Identifying information will only be requested after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted, for the purposes of security screening and onboarding.

As part of Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Health Home Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications
  • Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
  • Graduate of an accredited school as a Physical Therapy Assistant
  • One year of experience as a PTA in a home health care setting is preferred
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • Unencumbered PTA license in VT and NH or compact.
  • Driver's license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record.
  • White River Junction, Vermont, United States

Languages

  • English
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