Physical Therapy Assistant - New Castle & surrounding areas

The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA] is a professional qualified to provide physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association Certified as an physical therapy assistant with an indirect license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Has performed the minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.  The individual must have worked three of the five previous five years in therapy with notarization of application and copy of their resume. Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits.  Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies Clinical Skills Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury. Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services Documentation Completes required documentation for ongoing service on the day of the visit. Documentation is reviewed by the LPT to maintain compliance with the plan of care. Communication Confers with supervising physical therapist, at least, every month, more often as patient needs dictate Calls the Clinical Supervisor with any immediate patient clinical needs Assists with coordinating a licensed physical therapy supervisory visit once every 7th visit or once every 14 calendar days, whichever comes first. Maintains confidentiality of client information Submits a schedule of patients as requested. Reports patient responses to treatment, changes in care needs, progress towards goals to the supervising LPT.