PTA, Healthcare, Physical Therapy

Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, educates patients and their family members, ensures patient safety, maintains accurate documentation, and complies with all applicable legal rules and regulations. The company follows state physical therapy scope of practice guidelines for licensed PTA personnel.

• Competitive hourly base rate with uncapped bonus structure
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible options
• Paid time off
• 401(k) participation
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting
• Home care experience desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Knowledgeable about therapy best practices
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.)
• Assesses functional problems and provides intervention, and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
• Communicates effectively with physicians, therapists, and coworkers
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and makes minor adjustments or recommends modification
• Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Listens to patient and family members
• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
  
  Participates in case conferences as needed
• Other duties assigned

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Travel is required for this position. The following are minimal knowledge and physical requirements of this position.

• Reading, speaking, and writing English
• Communication skills
• Computer/PDA usage
• Hand/finger dexterity
• Hearing and seeing
• Talking in person and on the phone
• Vision for close work
• Walking, sitting, bending, and standing
• Distinguishing smell and taste
• Driving
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Stretching, reaching, climbing, stooping (bend at waist)

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.