PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Home Health

Job Description:

PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Home Health

Job Details

Job Location TheraCare Home Health - College Station - College Station, TXPosition Type PRNJob Category Physical Therapy

Description

Title:                                Physical Therapy Assistant

Reports To:                    Therapy Liaison

Location:                        College Station, TX

Pivot Rehabilitation

Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits: 

•    Highly competitive compensation
•    Generous 401K with matching contributions
•    Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
•    Up to 29 days off per year (vacation, sick days, personal holidays, & federal holidays)
•    Employee recognition program with financial rewards
•    Mileage reimbursement
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

Job Summary:

A Physical Therapy Assistant is someone who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This position will promote patients' potential during their home health episode and collaborates with physician, clinical team and patient in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Physical Therapy Assistant, licensed per the state requirements
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Home Health preferred
• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

Essential functions:

Patient Care & Treatment

• Delivers care as directed by the Physical Therapist and per physician orders in the plan of care
• Provides therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, heat/cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and other non-complex modalities
• Discontinues any treatment that may be harmful and reports concerns to the supervising PT
• Maintains patient safety and follows infection control and standard precautions

Communication & Collaboration

• Updates supervising PT on patient status, especially before reassessment and discharge
• Educates patients and caregivers using effective communication
• Participates in interdisciplinary communication and weekly case conferences

Documentation & Compliance

• Completes and synchs documentation by midnight, per agency standards
• Records all treatments and notes in compliance with regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines
• Ensures documentation supports third-party payor requirements

Professional Standards & Development

• Accepts assignments consistent with training and competency
• Complies with state regulations and national PT standards
• Maintains required continuing education
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and competency
• Participates in QAPI activities and agency in-service trainings

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Continuing Education:

• Attends in-service and educational programs.
• Attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional license.

Please visit http://www.pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.