Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE (PCH)

Physical Therapy Assistant is a self-motivated, confident, and compassionate professional to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us.

About Principle Choice Home Health:
Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceed expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience.

Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients  needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step of their care.

Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments for assigned patients in accordance with best medical practice, agency policies as well as applicable laws and professional standards.

This position reports to Physical Therapist of record.

• The Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments under a plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
• The Physical Therapy Assistant prepares clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per agency policy
• The Physical Therapy Assistant advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assistant observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition
• The Physical Therapy Assistant consults with Physical Therapist regarding change in treatment
• The Physical Therapy Assistant educates and instructs the patient, patient’s family and agency personnel in use of equipment, home therapy programs and activities of daily living
• The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in case conferences and in-services
• The Physical Therapy Assistant communicates effectively with all care providers, staff, patient/family, and caregivers
• The Physical Therapy Assistant ensures quality care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the Physical Therapist to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assist demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice
• The Physical Therapy Assistant understands and Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in QAPI activities as assigned
• The Physical Therapy Assistant acts as an effective team member
• Other duties as assigned

• Currently licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board as a Physical Therapy Assistant- no disciplinary action taken
• Minimum of 2 years of Home Health experience
• BLS certification
• Current OK driver’s license and car insurance
• Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode)…