Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health•Sanford, NC

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide individualized physical therapy care to patients in their homes across adolescent, adult, and geriatric stages of life. The assistant administers prescribed treatments according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines and under the direction of a physical therapist. The role works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and a licensed physical therapist. The position also participates in program development, student programs, and performance improvement; consults with patients; and communicates with other professionals. The assistant is expected to support program effectiveness, document information in accordance with agency policies and discipline-specific guidelines, maintain an effective schedule, and demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision, and values. The role requires a 40-hour work week with variable hours Monday through Friday; weekends and holidays may be needed. It involves home and community-based patient care and exposure to noise, congestion, communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, patient assault, and potential injury from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients or families, and community hazards.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Physical therapy assistant licensure in the state where therapy is provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification.
Minimum of 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 deal professionally and positively with the public, co-workers, 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 demands of significant standing and walking; frequent lifting over 50 pounds and transferring patients over 100 pounds; repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, and stooping; and occasional overhead reaching and stair climbing.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients across all stages of life.
Provide individualized patient care under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate and document information in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contribute to program effectiveness and participate in performance improvement and student programs.
Consult with patients and communicate with other professionals.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust the schedule to enhance agency performance.
Promote customer satisfaction and positive interpersonal relations with agency members, patients, families, physicians, and the public.
Demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.