What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Physical Therapist Assistant position at Interim HealthCare of Wichita?
Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant needed for our Home Health Department in Salina!
Flexible schedule and Great Pay!
Call 785-404-3800 for more info.
General Purpose:
Physical therapist assistants provide services for treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist, and in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as Interim HealthCare policies and procedures and clinical pathways.
Essential Functions:
- Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Acts at the direction and under the supervision of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment.
- Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant and sufficient documentation (written or electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient’s response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient’s progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements.
- Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.
