Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

JOB TITLE:Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

DEPARTMENT:Home Health-Skilled

REPORTS TO:Physical Therapist (PTA)

PAY:$50 per visit plus mileage

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant is a qualified person who provides physical therapy services to patients in the home under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifying exam by the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE)
• Preferably two years experience as a physical therapy assistant
• One-year related field/home health experience preferred
• Valid state drivers license
• Current automobile insurance

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Assists the physical therapist in evaluations of the level of function of the patient
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Observe patients before during and after therapy
• Observes records and reports any changes in the patients condition.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with all providing care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment.
• Contributes to physical therapists effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining updating and studying therapy histories.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapists interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises ambulatory functional activities and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices such as crutches canes and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal state and local regulations; anticipating emerging issues.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances physical therapy and agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

Primary Location: As assigned