Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, working onsite in their homes, as developed by the Physical Therapist. Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients. Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week. Attend educational meetings and coordinate departmental in-services. Notify Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities. Requirements Current state license to practice Physical Therapy Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Current CPR certification Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population Read, write, and speak fluent English. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in administering physical therapy treatment plans and therapeutic modalities while ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Proficient in clinical documentation and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. Highest-signal resume keywords Current State License To Practice Physical Therapy Current CPR Certification Experience Collaborating With Healthcare Professionals Knowledge Of Geriatric Population Changes Fluent In English ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Administering Therapeutic Exercises Therapeutic Massage Traction Heat Application Light Therapy Cold Therapy Water Therapy Electrical Modalities Clinical Documentation Soft Skills Team Collaboration Communication Certifications & Qualifications Current CPR Certification Industry Keywords Infection Control Universal Precautions Patient Care Activities #J-18808-Ljbffr