Benefits:- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Retirement plans
Responsibilities:- Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
- Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
- Participates in educating the patient and family.
- Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Provides physician or authorized practitioner prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by the PT.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Informs the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
- Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.
- Coordinates the therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.
- Consults with PT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed or terminated.
- Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
- Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
- Immediately reports to supervising Physical Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
- Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.
- Participates in peer review and QM activities as requested.
- Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
- Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
- Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Physical Therapist.
- Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
- Maintains clean and neat work environment.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Have completed a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation in physical therapy or any comparable successor entity; or has graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, or be registered, licensed or certified in another state; or be otherwise qualified to take the physical therapy assistant examination.
- Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Physical Requirements:- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE $30-$50 per visit
Experience: Home Health Care: 1 year (preferred)
License: PTA License
Work Location: In person
Note: This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with a position as a Physical Therapist. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements. Can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.
