PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST SC - PT

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of skilled physical therapy services to the patient in setting following established plan of care by the Physical Therapist.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Demonstrates, through documentation and practice, knowledge of human physiology, pathology and diagnosis related to the ICD-10, as it relates to physical therapy.
2. Demonstrates knowledge on billing including service and time based codes, RUGs, MDS rules, and other items necessary to complete successful billing for each patient.
3. Assist the physical therapist in rendering the specific services set forth on the plan of care and any modifications set forth from the patients physician.
4. Observes, records and reports to the physical therapist and patients physician any pertinent change in the patients condition and response to treatment.
5. All notes written by the PTA will be co-signed by the supervising PT (if state requires).
6. Follows preventative, and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patients care and safety per plan of care from supervising physical therapist.
7. Identifies the patients need for modification of treatment or initiation of additional services as needed and provides information to supervising physical therapist.
8. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care by the physical therapist.
9. Reviews home programs for patients, families, and/or caregivers with the physical therapist as a facilitator, promotes family-centered therapy practices.
10. Instructs and advise patient, family, and other health care professional in parts of physical therapy in which they may assist the patient and instructs in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive device as well as other durable medical equipment.
11. Treats the patients through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
12. Instructs and advises patient, families, and other health care professionals concerning treatment, programs, techniques and procedures as designated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
13. Maintains weekly schedule of patient visits based upon the individual patients plan of care.
14. Attends or provides necessary communication in regards to regularly scheduled meetings to discuss patient care.
15. Keeps current with physical therapy practices and provides proof of ongoing clinical practice through attending education seminars, in-services, and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of in-services, and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices held at the corporate office each year.
16. Orders and/or fabricates adaptive/assistive device and durable medical equipment.
17. Reviews delivery of care to the patient with the supervising physical therapist as outlined by specific setting and state guidelines.
18. Completes all documentation in a timely fashion which follows all standards and policies set forth by Allstar Therapies, Inc, and submits all paperwork within time frame identified by facility policy, and/or home health agency.
19. Follows all HIPAA Guidelines and practices confidentiality and respect for patients rights.
20. Follows universal precautions to limit risk and exposure.
21. Regularly provides updates regarding changes in items needed for employment including annual TB test, CPR card, etc.
22. Follows all guidelines set forth by facility and/or agency Policy and Procedure manual.
23. Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Qualifications

Requirements/Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Licensed as a PTA the current state with indirect licensure.
• Current registration with the American Physical Therapy Association preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience as a PTA preferred for home care setting.

Certificates, License, Registrations:

• Valid drivers license
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Certification in CPR

Degree of Travel: Frequent and often (may be applicable)

Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals.

Degree of Disruption to Routine: It is to be expected that there will be moderate disruption to a daily routine. Although schedules are set accordingly on several occasions adaptations and other arrangements may be needed to service the patient and the contract for superior customer service and contract regulations.

Salary : $30