PTA - Home Health

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

10d

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health PRN (As Needed) JOB SUMMARY Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent the decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Visits Home Health patients to perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the Registered Physical Therapist and ordered by the patient’s physician. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment related to physical therapy. Must be aware of and practice good safety skills during treatments which include a working knowledge of contraindications to physical therapy modalities. Modifies treatments in conjunction with Registered Physical Therapist as necessary to achieve desired outcome. Documents treatment progress for each patient in compliance with polices and regulations. Informs Registered Physical Therapist supervising patient’s plan of care of significant changes in a patient’s performance/condition. Communicates between patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program. Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care. Maintains documentation and charges for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations. Participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered. Protects patients by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements. Participates in facility in-service training programs. Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements. Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department. Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct. The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri and Kansas or nationally required; must obtain licenses within first 90 days of employment.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required.
Full time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants must be a licensed in both Missouri and Kansas state to work in the Home Health department. Part time/PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant must be licensed in either Missouri or Kansas state to work in the Home Health department; both licenses are preferred.
Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance.
Must have a current CPR Certification or must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to travel to patient homes within designated geographic area.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
Good problem-solving skills and must be able to work autonomously.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Visits Home Health patients to perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the Registered Physical Therapist and ordered by the patient’s physician.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment related to physical therapy.
Must be aware of and practice good safety skills during treatments which include a working knowledge of contraindications to physical therapy modalities.
Modifies treatments in conjunction with Registered Physical Therapist as necessary to achieve desired outcome.
Documents treatment progress for each patient in compliance with polices and regulations.
Informs Registered Physical Therapist supervising patient’s plan of care of significant changes in a patient’s performance/condition.
Communicates between patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
Maintains documentation and charges for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
Participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered.
Protects patients by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements.
Participates in facility in-service training programs.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.