Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

25d

About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide technical assistance in administration of physical therapy treatment to patients. Responsible for providing physical therapy services for patients in strict compliance with plan of care developed by professional physical therapist.

Requirements

Successful completion of a two-year program for Physical Therapist Assistants, which meets standards established and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
No experience required
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current BLS certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire
(PTA) PHYSICAL THERAPIST_ASSIST Upon Hire
(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas Drivers License and proof of insurance required Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy as specified in the physical therapy plan of care, which may include:
Implementing treatment programs that include therapeutic exercises, gait training and techniques, ADL training, administration of the therapeutic heat and cold, ultrasound, electric current, and goniometric measurement.
Modify treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care.
Obtain copy of plan of care made by PT and provide care exactly as written.
Respond to acute changes.
Teach patient/caregiver to perform selected treatment procedures.
Identify architectural barriers.
Demonstrate appropriate written, oral, and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrates safe, ethical, and legal practice.
Notify supervising PT and Clinical Supervisor of any patient's change in condition.
Attend case conferences.
Inform supervising PT of last scheduled visit one week prior so that PT can schedule to see patient on the last visit.
Performs other duties as assigned.