Physical Therapist Assistant at Abarca Health

Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

  • Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice (Upon Hire)
  • Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (Preferred)
  • Less than 1 year related experience and/or training (Preferred)
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct patient care and documentation in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Follows directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Provides care in an effective and competent manner
  • Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures
  • Follows practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for licensed physical therapy assistants
  • Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders
  • Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective treatment
  • Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care
  • Documents progress notes in accordance with departmental policies
  • Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Assists with paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties (e.g., billing, documentation, correspondence, file management)
  • Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students

Skills

Physical Therapy
Patient Care
Clinical Documentation
Treatment Plans
Billing
Scheduling
Healthcare Compliance
APTA Standards
Clinical Education

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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