PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant
This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides Physical Therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist according to the attending physician's Plan of Care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the therapist assumes responsibility for communication of client related issues for appropriate team members or other facility/agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The PTA works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision.

DAY SHIFT

5 DAYS/FLEXIBLE

FULL TIME

Demonstrates competency in providing quality therapy services including intervention, implementation of the treatment plan established by the PT, related documentation and communication with clients and PT on a frequent basis.
Also demonstrates competency with identifying and making appropriate referrals regarding medical, social and emotional factors influencing care.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and notifies PT if treatment needs to be modified to achieve goals.
Documents all treatment and coordination of care contacts in appropriate facility/agency format.
Documentation reflects good clinical documentation as well as meeting agency billing and reimbursement requirements.
Produces expected results given present skills, knowledge, abilities, training and education for the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Demonstrates an ability to treat the wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in therapy treatments, goals and contraindications for treatment.
Request consultation supervision or continuing education when appropriate, to learn specialized techniques or treatment approaches.
Communicates pertinent medical and clinical information to the interdisciplinary team, including information regarding the client's care plan, implementation of changes per physician order and assuring adequate medical follow-up.
Required - Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Preferred - 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Required - Current, unencumbered (State Employed) License as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
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