Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant

Role Overview

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
• Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
• Report any changes in the clients condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Participate in case conference, staff meeting and in-service education programs
• Participate in educating the client/caregiver
• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in the educational program of the new staff and students in the area of practice
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Teaches clients how to properly perform exercise techniques
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least one (1) years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Possess knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Mileage paid
• Paid Per visit
• Make your own schedule
• Company matched 401K