What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Physical Therapy Assistant in Desert Hot Springs, CA for Home Health Agency position at TARLANI Healthcare?
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Tarlani Healthcare was awarded the Medicare’s 5 out of 5 stars rating for providing the highest-quality medical care in Glendale, Pasadena, Tujunga, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles & other areas in California.
We are a Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Provider. Our evaluation record shows over 100 percent of business compliance following all Healthcare State Regulations.
We are looking for a clinically experienced physical therapist assistant who has nursing documentation/charting skills and is a fast learner with great communication skills.
This opportunity is open for a highly motivated and positive-minded individual.
Your Role in our Company Will Be
The Physical Therapy assistant supports the Director of Nursing, Case Management and the clinical staff in the delivery of health care by performing patient care assessments, and a variety of medically related tasks. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed therapist who works in an Home Care Setting to provide therapy services.
AVAILABILITY:
- Our patients need care 7 days a week, although you have flexibility in your scheduling, we do ask that you are able to work at least two-three days each week (or ten productivity units), one weekend a month, and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer)
Pay: $60 - $70 Per visit type
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Visiting Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Current CA PTA License (Required)
- BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross (Required)
- NSO Nursing License Insurance (Required)
Work Location:
- Area or city close to you, with a cluster of patients who need care for that day
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
2. For patients who plan to return to work, the therapist therapist assistant may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Communication with patients to schedule visits.
Educating the patient how to take care during non-visit days
You'll demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- On call
Ability to Relocate:
- Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $70
