Physical Therapy Assistant(South Suburbs of Chicago)

Ready to stretch your skills and reach for more?At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you’ll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University—our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits.As a Physical Therapy Assistant with Gentiva, you will:Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist consistent with the patient’s approved Plan of Treatment.Observe patient during treatment, compile data, and report patient’s progress to Physical Therapist.Act as a liaison and maintain contact with patients, Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager(s), other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals.Recommend to Physical Therapist possible modification of existing physical therapy treatment plans and training needs to achieve maximum results.Accurately and thoroughly document patient care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered. Assist qualified Therapist with preparation of patient progress notes.
REQUIREMENTS
QualificationsDegree from a certified Physical Therapy Assistant training program approved by the American Physical Therapy AssociationCurrent licensure/certification in the state of practice generally requiredSix months experienceCurrent CPR certificationGood organizational and communications skillsAbility to function with minimal supervisionBenefitsWe recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.* Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.About Gentiva® Health ServicesGentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com.*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs