Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health•Myrtle Beach, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide individualized physical therapy care to patients in their homes across adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. The assistant works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and a licensed physical therapist, following established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role also includes patient consultation, communication with other professionals, participation in program and student development and performance improvement, and other assigned duties. The position requires a 40-hour work week with a variable Monday–Friday schedule; weekends and holidays may be required as needed. The role involves travel to patients using an operational vehicle and a valid North Carolina driver’s license. It requires substantial standing and walking, frequent lifting and patient transfers, and exposure to physical and community hazards. Well Care Health describes its environment as supportive and rewarding, and offers opportunities for growth and development. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Licensure in the state where therapy is provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification.
At least 6 months of experience.
Knowledge of physical therapy procedures and ability to use patient-care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices, and exercise equipment.
Ability to transfer and guard patients and apply manual therapy techniques.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with the public, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians.
Ability to apply physical therapy principles and professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties and learn new patient-care skills and techniques.
Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly to perform basic therapy techniques.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including significant standing and walking; frequent lifting of more than 50 pounds and transferring patients over 100 pounds; repeated reaching in front, bending, and stooping; and occasional overhead reaching and stair climbing.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients across all stages of life.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate and document information according to agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contribute to program effectiveness.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust the schedule to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrate the agency’s values and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with agency members.
Promote customer satisfaction and demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide patient consultation and communicate with other professionals.
Participate in professional responsibilities such as student programs and performance improvement programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.