Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Summary The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Duties & Responsibilities Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of the physical therapist and the physician's plan of care. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training. Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition. Instructs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices. Maintains necessary records—clinical notes and conference notes that are incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames. Participates in organization home‑care team meetings and the in‑service education program. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must be licensed where the home health agency is located if licensure is required. Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must have the ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency‑related travel (e.g., community partners, patients, etc.). Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr