What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant-Home Health, Full Time position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed. Added responsibilities for program and staff development is required. Advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required.Accountabilities
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning: 50%
- - Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensedphysical therapist and progresses patients as indicated
- - Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
- - Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinarytreatment approach for coordinated quality care
- - Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients,others in the home and self
- - Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
- - Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to othercommunity resources
Actively participates in patient and family education process. 15%
- - Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as wellas community resources
- - Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses,progress, and long-term functional outcomes
- - Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educationalinformation related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
Complies with departmental policies for documentation. 15%
- - Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
- - Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computerin a timely manner
- - Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progresstoward goals
- - Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear andprofessional in terminology.
- - Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology is utilized
- - Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act
Education
Associate's Degree-APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
Experience
2 years- PTA experience
Licensure
SC PTA
SC Driver's license (Required within 90 days of hire)
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Home Health Roper MTFacility
1021 Home Health - UpstateDepartment
10217400 Home NursingShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
