Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Norway Office - Norway, ME 04268

Position Type:
Full Time/40 Hours

Job Category:
Home Health

Schedule/Status:
Full-Time

Department:
Home Health

Service Area:
Bridgton and surrounding towns

Role:
Physical Therapy Assistant

Work Setting:
Community

• Incredibly flexible Health Insurance plans
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for internal promotions

• Implements physical therapy services in accordance with plan of treatment developed by the PT and signed by the physician and planned, delegated and supervised by the RPT.
• Collaborates with the RPT in measuring the client’s functional level by applying appropriate tests and reporting results to PT.
• Implements client care plan activities based on treatment goals towards independent living for the client/family as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides clear direction to clients during visits and communicates goals for the next visit.
• Observes & documents the effectiveness of the interventions on the physical therapy visit report & reports to PT.
• Confers with RPT for referrals to internal and external community resources to meet client outcomes when appropriate.
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.
• Teaches and supervises the client and family regarding alternative techniques to complete activities of daily living, proper transfers & positioning.
• Instructs and advises clients, family and other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides, in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the client; also instructs all of the above in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment, if appropriate.
• Identifies team members and their roles in case management activity and works collaboratively with them.

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• A minimum of one-year recent clinical experience.
• Current license in the State of Maine as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must have a reliable automobile with a current Maine driver’s license.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.