Physical Therapist Assistant

Who we are:

BrightStar Care is a nationwide service with more than 380 locations providing skilled and nonskilled care in the home environment. Our clients include a wide variety of cases from pediatrics
to geriatrics and through our national account programs we work with some of the country's largest
insurers. We are Joint Commission Accredited and have been awarded the Enterprise Champion
for Quality 8 years running!

What We Need

We are looking for experienced Physical Therapist Assistants who are looking to supplement
their current income or pick up cases on a as needed basis.
The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an
individualized plan of care tailored to each patient based on the physician's orders. Help patients
manage pain and improve mobility, stability, balance and safety to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or higher degree in physical
therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Fulfilled all other state required examination.
• Compliant with continuing education, within state requirements as a condition of
maintaining licensure.
• Comply with all state mandated Physical Therapy Practice Act and other legal mandates.
• Licensed or certified to practice as a physical therapist assistance as required by the state.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist assistant Facility/home health
experience and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to safely manage patients utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Good knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence-based
practice.
• Comply with accepted professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with patients and staff.
• Treat patients, families and staff with courtesy and respect.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is
required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds. Visual and
hearing acuity required.

Environment:

Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client's living
environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to
respond to emergency situations. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to
blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.