Physical Therapist Assistant

SUMMARY

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Guaranteed base hourly rate plus an uncapped bonus structure designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the impact of our clinicians.
• Pay mileage and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules with full team support from scheduling to patient admissions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible selection.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a 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 work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• 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 tests 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 provides intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, therapists, and coworkers.
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care.
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and makes minor adjustments or recommends 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Documents all aspects of start‑of‑care visits within 48 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.
• Handles compensation as a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient, including preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physicians, and other health care providers.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x‑ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.
• Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions.
• Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Physical demands include reading, speaking, writing English communications skills, computer/PDA usage, hand/finger dexterity, hearing, seeing, talking in person, hearing in person, talking on the phone, vision for close work, walking, sitting, bending, standing, distinguishing smell/taste (frequently), driving, lifting up to 50 lbs (sometimes), stretching/reaching, climbing, stooping (bend at waist) (occasionally).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.