What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Full Time position at Careers?
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of, and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
- Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status
- Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences
- Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs
- Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary
- Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning
- Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs
- Attends staff meetings and in-services
- Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log
- Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Contributes to discharge note as appropriate
- Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation
- Perform other duties as may be required from management
Job Qualifications:
- Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida
- Hands-on BLS Card
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights
- Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety
- Meets all requirements for mandatory in-service meetings and training sessions
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
- Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standard
Hours: Vary
Location: Brooks Rehabiliation Home Health - 6676 Corporate Center Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32216
