Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant Pta

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Apply to the HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA role at Liberty Health
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Location:

Ahoksie Area – Per Diem PRN.

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow‑up as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
• Updates the care plan in coordination with the therapist and the physician, and plans with the patient/family toward adjustment.
• Plans monthly patient re‑evaluations with the therapist, coordinating with the therapist more frequently if needed, and plans the weekly patient schedule.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition.
• Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates as necessary with inter‑company and intra‑company contacts.
• Discusses treatment progress with the therapist, the patient/family, and physician as necessary.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinates monthly supervisory visits from the therapist.
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in‑services as scheduled. Reads the minutes of patient care conferences not attended.

• Completion of an accredited physical therapy assistant program and current State licensure.
• Minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non‑home health care environment; preference for two years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists.
• CPR certified and possesses strong communication and organization skills.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Must accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

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Background checks/drug‑free workplace.

EOE.