Physical Therapist Assistant PRN Position

LHC Group • Nutley, NJ

212d

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

Requirements

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care.
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist.
• Perform only those procedures that he/she is 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 evidence based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
• 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.
• Visit patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• Complete a progress note for each visit and submit progress notes per LHC policy.
• Participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.
• Participate in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services