What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice?
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Skilled Home Care division.
This is a part-time or full-time, pay-per-visit opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
Our Benefits
- Weekly pay for your hard work and dedication
- Mileage reimbursement at 54 cents per mile
- A tablet with built-in Wi-Fi to help you stay connected on the go
- Paid training to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed
- Employee referral bonuses for helping us grow our team
Our Culture
- We are a family-owned business with a family-friendly atmosphere that values work-life balance
- We believe in hands-on leadership and encourage open communication among all staff members
- Our goal is to provide exceptional one-on-one care to our patients, and we value input from everyone involved
Physical Therapist Assistant Essential Functions
- You will participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of each patient to ensure they receive the best possible care
- You will act at the direction of the treating physical therapist and follow the plan of care developed by the healthcare team
- You will work closely with the patient, their representative (if any), and caregiver(s) to develop and evaluate the plan of care
- You will provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
- You will assist the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment
- You will complete and submit timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient's response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient's progress toward goals
- You will counsel and educate the patient and their family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs
- You will effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge
- You will communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners related to the current plan of care
- You will access personal health information necessary to fulfill your duties and responsibilities
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Requirements
- You must be currently licensed as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan
- You must have at least two years of experience as a physical therapist assistant in the last five years
- You must be actively certified in CPR
- Previous Home Health experience is a plus but not required