License Physical Therapist Assistant - Atrium Health at Home Lincolnton - FT

Advocate Aurora Health • Lincolnton, NC

116d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The LPTA is a licensed professional who is responsible for an assigned group of patients, typically geographically related and accountable for the oversight and overall management of the physical therapy services in the home setting under the plan and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). Implements physical therapy patient care programs on an intermittent basis in the home and notifies the PT of changes in the patient's condition, performance and response to treatment. These are performed in accordance with the physician's orders. A licensed physical therapist assistant's practice is guided by the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program required.
• Current state licensure as a PTA required.
• Must maintain current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
• Personal vehicles must be well maintained and in safe driving condition.
• 1-year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year pediatric experience within the past 5 years preferred OR education and training may be provided by Healthy@Home.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patient needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders.
• Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available.
• Implements patient care programs including necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as established by the PT.
• Documents and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strength, needs and priorities.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician and/or supervising PT any reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders.
• Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes.
• Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight, and branch PT/leaderships supervision to ensure timely feedback regarding patients' condition and/or need for changes in the plan of care.
• Will provide clear, timely and complete documentation as required by policy and practice standards.
• Adhere to productivity standards as set by the agency.
• Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Physical Therapy Practice Act and Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures.
• Promotes shared governance and decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current physical therapy practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality of physical therapy practice.
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
• Collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of physical therapy practice.
• Evaluates his/her own physical therapy practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and is open to constructive criticism from a supervising PT when appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide physical therapy services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree