Job description

Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Reports to: Physical Therapist

Essential Functions:

1. Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with Physical Therapist.

2. Contributes to physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.

3. Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying physical histories.

4. Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.

5. Documents patient care services by charting in Agency software.

6. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

7. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information, promoting wellness and health maintenance.

8. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

9. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

10. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

11. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

12. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

13. Maintain production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.

14. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations; anticipating emerging issues.

15. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

16. Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.

17. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.

18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

1. Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Currently licensed by the California Board of Physical Therapy.

2. Minimum Experience required: Two years experience in Home Health preferred.

3. Skills Required: Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information. Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking. Good sense and practice of proper body mechanics.

4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Physical Job Description Typical Working Conditions:

Typical office environment and patient home setting

Equipment Used:

Computer keyboard, telephone, Fax Machine, Copier, Projector

Essential Physical Tasks: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision is required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus .

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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