HH Physical Therapy Assistant- Orange Park

Job Location

First Senior Home Health Orange Park, Orange Park, FL 32073

• Provide skilled Physical Therapy services, on an intermittent basis, to patients in their homes, under direction from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Assume responsibility for self‑development by continually striving to improve health care knowledge through educational programs, workshops, conferences, professional organization participation, research and reading.
• Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT, Registered Nurse Case Management, and Nursing Supervisor.

• Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, provide patient services delegated by the PT.
• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re‑evaluation as required.
• Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes; all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted within 48 hours, and prepare periodic summary reports.
• Perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assist the patient with the use of self‑help devices.
• Instruct the patient and family, assist in teaching exercise programs.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contra‑indicated medication and report to the PT.
• Observe, record activities and findings in the clinical record, and report to the PT and physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Consult with PT regarding home visit outcomes and report physical findings in written form.
• Assist in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and periodic re‑evaluation, as indicated.
• Instruct other health team personnel and family members regarding phases of physical therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
• Participate in discharge activities and assist PT in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Clinical Manager to coordinate Agency visits.

• Obtain a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition.
• Evaluate the patient, significant others, and home situation to determine needed instruction, family assistance and other Agency/community services.
• Ensure physician orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.

• Licensed, registered or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida, or meets one of the following: graduated from a PT Assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the U.S. or trained in the U.S. military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to PT Assistant entry‑level education by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e).
• Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Must be licensed by the State of Florida as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification; online certification is not accepted.

• Ability to drive and access patients' homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity sufficient to perform assessment and patient care.
• May be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

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