Physical Therapist Assistant

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South•Layton, UT

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care. The role involves treating patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. The position is needed in Layton, Utah, serving Weber and Davis County. Pay depends on experience. The assistant observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition, maintains clinical documentation within required time frames, instructs patients in the use of assistive and prosthetic or orthotic devices, and participates in home care team meetings and in-service education. The role also supports compliance with the Code of Conduct, confidentiality requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be licensed where the home health agency is located if licensure is required.
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE.
Must have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Must be able to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy as directed by the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
Observe and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physical therapist and organization personnel.
Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintain clinical and conference notes for incorporation into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.
Participate in Home Care Team Members meetings and the Organization’s in-service Education Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support and promote compliance with the Code of Conduct, including protecting privacy and agency assets, acting ethically, reporting non-compliance, and following applicable requirements and policies.