Physical Therapist Assistant

About This Role

This Physical Therapist Assistant role involves performing treatment, providing instruction, and patient education to improve well-being, while strictly following established plans of care and state regulations. The position requires reporting patient responses and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care
• Perform only those procedures that are qualified and trained to perform
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
• Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant

Requirements

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance
• Access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Available to work a weekend rotation

Nice to Have

• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility

Benefits

Certifications