Physical Therapist Assistant

Description


Position at Western CT Home Care Inc


Summary:


Assists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.


Responsibilities:


1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting.
2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
3. Provides patient/family education and training.
4. Performs routine operational functions, including superision of Home Health Aide.
5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
6. May modify specific treatment procedure in accordancewith patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.
7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review.
8. Completes continuing education as per agency and state licensing requirements.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.


Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE


Other Information:


Required: Customer relation skills with patients and staff. All PT modalities, use of a computer.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: FIM certification desired.


Working Conditions:


Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity


Occupational: Some occupational risk


Physical Effort:


Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.


Credentials:CPR,LPTA,BLS


Company: Western CT Home Care Inc


Org Unit: 609


Department: Physical Therapy


Exempt: No


Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly


Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.