Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Description
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MondayFriday 8:00 am5:00 pm
Summary & Objective
The Assistant Physical Therapist is responsible to provide direct and indirect physical therapy services primarily on a visiting and intermittent basis in the patients home in accordance with the policies and procedures of Catholic Home Health Services of Broward Inc.
Essential Functions
- Provide therapy services planned delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist consistent with the patients approved Plan of Care (POC).
- Observe patients during treatment compiles data and report patients progress to Physical Therapist.
- Act as a liaison and maintains contact with patients Physical Therapist Clinical Manager(s) other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals.
- Recommend to Physical Therapist possible modification to existing physical therapy care plans and training needs to achieve maximum results.
- Teach client and family transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities. Instruct on use of equipment.
- Accurately and thoroughly document patient care observations interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered. Assist qualified Therapist with preparation of patient progress notes.
- Apply concepts of agencys infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA).
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
- Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with agency policy.
- Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in inservice programs and maintaining/improving competency.
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when recipients right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Maintain your required licenses certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Comply with all policies local state and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide other duties of healthcare team member
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds walk climb stair or ladders stand on feet for extended periods of time etc.
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
EEOC Statement
CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- At least 1 year or more with current/active Florida State Professional License
- Must be a graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant School.
- Knowledgeable of AHCA Regulations Medicare COPs Guidelines
- Proficient with use of computers.
- Ability & willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Excellent oral and communication skills
- Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
- Must be able to read write and understand the English language
Employment Type
Full Time
