Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Full time Homecare Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to assist with routine visits in homecare. Competitive pay. Paid per visit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct physical therapy (PT) according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.

• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.

• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

• Participates in Home Care Team Members meetings and Inservice Education Program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

• Current certification or license as required by state law.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.

• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

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