Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Charlotte, NC
TotalMed Allied
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

MANAGER INTERVIEW

Department Information:
There is not a max mileage to drive.  The average is approximately 60-80 miles a day. Mileage is reimbursed weekly.
Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year Home Health
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, if seasoned to home health
Will mostly cover Northern Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Morrisville, Salsbury

Required License, National Certification, Certs:
Driver's License and proof of Insurance
PTA: BLS, NC State License

Technology/Equipment:
EPIC Rover – view only
Focura - will upload discharge instructions and other important docs such as wound pictures
Samsung note 9 phone
HCHB – Homecare Homebase – required

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:  Chronic diseases, Orthopedics/Ortho Surgery including total hips/knees, falls, weaknesses, CHF, COPD, occasionally stroke patients

Skills required:
PTA: Gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, help facilitate plan of care to get patient to highest level of functioning in the most efficient way, good communication with PT and clinical team, recognizing signs and symptoms to prevent readmissions
HCHB experience required for all specialties

Orientation 5 days orientation

Scheduling: Weekend rotation none
No call
No major holidays
Schedule cycle: every 13 weeks

Other notes:  Scrub Color: Grey