Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
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Administers the physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist; reports changes in condition or unexpected response; maintains equipment in department in an orderly fashion and supervises the physical therapy aide.For Physical Therapist Assistant working in West Virginia or Ohio:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure within the state of West Virginia or appropriate state where services will be provided.
2. Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
3. Valid drivers license.
4. Must have reliable vehicle.
5. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
For Physical Therapist Assistant working in Pennsylvania:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.Current Physical Therapy Assistant Indirect Supervision license
2. Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
3. Valid drivers license.
4. Must have reliable vehicle.
5. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an allinclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy.
2. Provides care based on physical psychosocial communication safety education level and related criteria for the infant pediatric adolescent adult geriatric patient per the established agespecific education/standard. Separate competency will be completed prior to caring for infants pediatrics or adolescents.
3. Assesses reports and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
4. Obtains accurate pulses blood pressure and respiration rate.
5. Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
6. Demonstrates the skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist.
7. Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
8. Appropriately position patients and operate exercise equipment including isotonic isokinetic isometak and CPM devises as directed by the physical therapist.
9. Effectively teach home programs designed by the physical therapist.
10. Operates wheelchairs hospital beds lifting devices and patient chairs in a safe manner.
11. Manages oxygen equipment including portable tanks long cords nasal canula and masks as per standard of care as it relates to physical therapy.
12. Complies with Home Health regulations policies and procedures for physical therapy including but not limited to visits/communication standards.
13. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
14. Performs CPR when directed by patients/appropriate representatives wishes.
15. Displays safe efficient and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment.
16. Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
17. Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
18. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
19. Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
20. Identifies the stages of death and dying.
21. Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or RN.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
be able to lift move and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
2. Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
3. Frequent walk stand stoop kneel reach push pull and lift are all necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Exposure to bodily fluids human tissues contagious diseases sharps and explosive gases.
2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
3. Exposure to toxic gases fumes and odors.
4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
5. Exposure to electrical current.
6. Exposure to radiation from xrays.
7. Exposure to wind rain snow sleet mud high and low temperatures animals and insects and hazardous roadways.
8. The majority of work is performed in the patients home and may require extensive travel.
9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must have strong communication skills written and verbal.
2. Must have effective reading and comprehensive skills.
3. Must be able to follow direction.
4. Must be able to identify problems and relay this to the physical therapist.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/NonExempt:
United States of America (NonExempt)Company:
SHC WVUHS Home CareCost Center:
375 SHC Home Health EastAddress:
1314 Edwin Miller BlvdMartinsburgWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively WVUHS) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. All WVUHS employees other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
