Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health Franklin County- Days
Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health Franklin County- Days
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Job Description
Full time 80 hours biweekly)
Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm
Weekend and holiday rotation
General Summary
Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
- Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
- Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
- Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
- Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers lifts and positioning.
- Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
- Maintains patient record as required by profession with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
- Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures objectives quality management safety environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature inservice meetings and workshops.
- Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
- Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
- Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Associates Degree Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Drivers License Statement:
Must possess a valid drivers license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Courses and Training:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Shortterm disability
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support including DailyPay
- Wellness and Wellbeing programs
- Caregiversupport via Wellthy
- Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Employment Type
Full-Time
