Job Description
Benefits/Perks
Job Summary
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patients functional potential. Clinicians working in Home Health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, Home Health just may be your best choice!
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patients functional potential. Clinicians working in Home Health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, Home Health just may be your best choice!
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT
- Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
- Work under the supervision of a PT:
- Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
- Consulting with PT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
- Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the PT
- Submit required documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License
- Current CPR with BLS card
- Valid drivers license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
- Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing Home Health operations
- Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
- Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Physical Requirements
- Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
- Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching