What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Professional position at VNS Health?
About the Job Description
This job description includes:
- Overview: Provides physical therapy interventions to designated patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Responsibilities:
- Follows established physical therapy plan of care, including physical therapy interventions and patient/caregiver education.
- Documents all care provided and maintain records per VNS Health policy and standards.
- Assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and follows up with Supervising Therapist in accordance with VNSNY policy.
- Complies with scope of practice for PTA, including a co-visit with Physical Therapist on all initial PTA visits and keeps PT informed.
- Qualifications：
- New York State Certification as Physical Therapist Assistant Required.
- Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.
- Associate's Degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from a New York State approved program or whose educational credentials have been approved equivalent by New York State Required.
- Minimum of two years experience in clinical patient care (per NY State Education Law) Required.
