What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation?
King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation -
Full time Homecare Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to assist with routine visits in homecare. Competitive pay. Paid per visit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides direct physical therapy (PT) according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
- Participates in Home Care Team Members meetings and Inservice Education Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
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