Careers at River Valley Home Health and Hospice!

We are building the premier Home Healthcare and Hospice agency in Colorado River Valley and invite you to join a Team of people who are committed to a core objective of delivering life changing service to our home health clients.

Our website: www.rvhhh.com

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice our Core Values are:

• Customer Second
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

The benefits of joining the River Valley team is the variety of benefits options available:

            Health Insurance         Dental Insurance         Vision Insurance

            FSA and HSA             Life and A&D             Disability

            Holiday                       Vacation/Sick              Employee Assistance Programs

            Emergency Fund        401k                            Tuition Reimbursement

            Mileage Reimburse     Telehealth

We are pleased that you are considering a career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice. If you believe that you are a fit for our team and also have the experience and credentials that we are looking for please review the job description, complete the online application and let’s talk!

https://pennant.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/RVHHHCareerSite/job/Parker-Arizona/Physical-Therapist-Assistant--NE----River-Valley-Home-Health-and-Hospice---Parker--AZ_JR57690

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Follow written and oral instructions

Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm

Must comply with all training requirements

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.

Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.