Physical Therapist Assistant Per Visit

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Per Visit provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides physical therapy services including procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care under the direction of a physical therapy Provides physical therapy visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way Reports significant findings to patient's physician, physical therapist, and Clinical Supervisor as they occur Submits completed physical therapy visit notes; communication notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor Submits change orders per agency policy Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure Follows agency policies and procedures Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator Productivity level at 90% Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands Able to drive a car 2-4 hours per day Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care Other duties as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Active CPR Certification Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record An automobile to be used for work The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs Proficiency in clinical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in personal computer use including e-mail, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE One year experience as a physical therapy assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr Alpine Care Home Health