Physical Therapist Assistant

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care

• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress

• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed

• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.

• Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status

• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers

• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care

• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification

• Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate

• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities

• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

• Listens to patient and family members

• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested

• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed

• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

• Participates in orientation/training of new employees

• Participates in case conferences as needed

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. 

• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required.

• Home care experience is desired.

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.

• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

• Detail-oriented and observant.

• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.