PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

PruittHealth•Rock Hill, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their places of residence under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. The role assists with developing and implementing patient care plans and works with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. The position serves communities throughout York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties, South Carolina, from the Rock Hill main office. The position is Monday through Friday, with flexible day-shift hours. PruittHealth describes its clinician compensation as a pay-per-point model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort and compensation tied to the work performed, including time spent outside a visit. The company also mentions mileage reimbursement, a progressive benefit plan, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
If foreign-trained, completion of a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
Current CPR certification.
At least 2 years of therapy experience.
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient or patient family, and interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to support continuity of care and develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan.
Provide care using intermediate home-care knowledge and demonstrated competency in discipline-specific patient-care skills.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care in accordance with industry standards.
Assist the physical therapist in assessing patients’ physical disabilities and levels of function.
Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements and guidelines.
Participate in center or agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete any subsequently required reports.
Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others and continue reporting until the issue is resolved.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.