About The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA): PHA is a statewide organization of 700+ home health, home care and hospice agencies looking to hire! PHA is proud to post this opening on behalf of their member organization, WellSpan Health.nnHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantnnCentral Region: York CountynnFull time (80 hours biweekly)nnMonday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Flexible schedule optionsnnSaturday and holiday rotationnnCareersite: joinwellspan.org; search 206903 to applynnGeneral SummarynnPerforms treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.nnResponsibilities for Internal CandidatesnnDuties and ResponsibilitiesnnEssential Functions:nnCarries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.nAssists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.nCoordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.nEnsures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.nConducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.nUtilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.nComplies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.nnCommon Expectations:nnDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).nMaintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.nEnsures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.nEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.nCollaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.nActs as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.nUtilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.nProvides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.nnRequired for All Jobs:nnPerforms other related duties as identified.nWellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.nWellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.nnThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.nnPhysical Demands:nnStanding - OccasionallynWalking - OccasionallynSitting - OccasionallynCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (26 to 50 l s)nPushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)nKneeling/Crouching - OccasionallynReaching - OccasionallynTalking - FrequentlynHearing - FrequentlynRepetitive Motions - OccasionallynEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallynnWorking Environment:nnOccupational Hazards - OccasionallynBloodborne Pathogen - ExposurennQualifications for Internal CandidatesnnQualificationsnnMinimum Education:nnAssociates Degree RequirednnWork Experience:nnLess than 1 year Relevant experience. RequirednnLicenses:nnLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required andnBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequirednnDriver's License Statement:nnMust possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.nnCourses and Training:nnGraduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire RequirednnBenefits Offered:nnComprehensive health benefitsnFlexible spending and health savings accountsnRetirement savings plannPaid time off (PTO)nShort-term disabilitynEducation assistancenFinancial education and support, including DailyPaynWellness and Wellbeing programsnCaregiver support via WellthynnChildcare referral service via Wellthy