Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta)

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Provision of Patient Care

• Performs physical therapy treatments as outlined by and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Treatments may include but shall not be limited to: gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercises, application of heat or cold, ultrasound, massage, paraffin, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis and CPM application.2. Performs therapy services with Home Health patients as assigned.

B. Communication

• Maintain appropriate patient records including daily treatment charting, documentation on the Multidisciplinary Care Plan and Teaching Record and any required communication to the referring physician.
• Communicate effectively verbally and with written communications to referring physicians.
• Provide timely and accurate billing information specific to patient interventions provided.4. Maintains effective relationships with physicians, physician's offices, other departments within the hospital, coworkers and patients.

C. Administrative

• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Maintain adequate attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Participation in departmental staff meetings.
• Demonstration of proper safety practices in the clinic and on the hospital floors.
• Participation in the established weekend and holiday staffing rotations.
• Participation in the Performance Improvement process in the Rehabilitation Services Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the theory, techniques, and practices of accepted physical therapy treatments for geriatric, adult, adolescent, and child patient populations.
• Knowledge of the English language and possess good composition skills for the purposes of written communication.

Skills:

• Skilled in the administration of physical therapy treatments in the inpatient, outpatient and Home Health care settings
• Skilled in accurately assessing a patient's progress on the basis on judgmental criteria and measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Skilled in providing training of non-medical personnel to assist with a patient's home program/management.
• Skilled in a computerized spreadsheet program or ability to be trained to use the program.
• Good oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skills and customer focus

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers, hospital staff, physicians, patients and outside customers.
• Ability to collect and interpret data.
• Ability to assemble and dismantle overhead trapeze and traction equipment.

Job Requirements :

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Experience:

• Preference of 1 year of acute care patient clinical experience.
• Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
• Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapy Assistant issued by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California or eligible for a license.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The position will require frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching.
• Frequently requires lifting in excess of 50lbs and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Potential exposure to radiation, chemicals and biohazard which will require the use of PPE.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wharton, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person