Physical Therapist Assistant

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice |US:

ME:

Brewer | Rehabilitative Services | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department:Home Health - Bangor

Position is located: Cianchette Professional Blding

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Exempt:
No

Summary
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The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy services to a designated group of patients in their homes. The Physical Therapist Assistant performs physical therapy treatments based on the evaluation and treatment plan developed by and under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant uses their professional and clinical judgement in all aspects of care which includes administration of therapeutic exercise, general strengthening/coordination/endurance and ambulation/training, application of all therapeutic modalities and use of electrical equipment.

The Physical Therapist Assistant confers and collaborates with patients and family as well as the multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal results and improvement during implementation of the home care treatment plan. The Physical Therapist Assistant must demonstrate the ability to multitask and provide the highest quality of care to patients, while recognizing the dignity of the individual.

The Physical Therapist Assistant adheres to the State of Maine Physical Therapist Practice Act as well as the Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The incumbent acts in accordance with the physical therapy core values and code of ethics as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease, injury, or developmental delay.
• Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• Monitors effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Participates in patient, caregiver, staff education.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers.
• Provides feedback on patient condition to PT to develop appropriate discharge plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information
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• Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region as directed.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results:
  Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Arithmetic
• Basic Life Support
• Demonstrates Adaptability:
  Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
  Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the…