Physical Therapy Assistant at Abarca Health

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

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
Ability to work primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold 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

Provide direct patient care and documentation in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
Follow directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist
Provide care in an effective and competent manner
Follow ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures
Follow practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for licensed physical therapy assistants
Provide treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders
Communicate appropriately with the therapist to ensure effective treatment
Produce appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assist with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care
Document progress notes in accordance with departmental policies
Charge patients appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
Assist with paperwork activities, file charts, and other duties including billing, documentation, correspondence, and file management
Assist with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

Therapy Treatments

Billing

Scheduling

File Management

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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