What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Home Health position at VitalCaring Group?
At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients under the direction of the physical therapist and in concert with our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and we are committed to bringing a culture of caring to every encounter.
Patient Care
1) Provides direct physical therapy 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.
2) Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
3) Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
4) Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
5) Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the agency personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
6) Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Communication
1) Prepares clinical notes in accordance with professional licensing body and internal policy using the company’s electronic medical record and submits documentation timely.
2) Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by agency policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency.
3) Interacts with team members in a positive and professional manner.
4) Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other agency professionals.
5) Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Additional Duties
1) Participates in agency home health team member meetings and in-service education programs, as directed.
2) Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
1) Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
2) Current certification or license as required by state law.
3) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
4) Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
5) Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the agency requirements.
