PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant, you will connect with and positively impact patients while promoting their physical, personal, and emotional well-being. You will work with Dover Health teams to help patients return, when possible, to their maximum level of self-care and independence. The role provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, in accordance with the plan of care, applicable standards, laws, regulations, and agency policies. Work takes place in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings, with frequent travel within the assigned service area. The position requires compliance with Dover Health safety requirements and participation in team activities, training, ongoing education, and continuous learning. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, drug screening, required health assessments, and use of designated PPE as required.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state or states of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
- Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, or crawling.
- Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to ensure patients’ needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
- Self-motivation to accomplish identified goals and a strong sense of accountability for results.
- Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
- Ability to comply with Dover Health safety requirements and use designated PPE as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care according to the established plan of care and under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their conditions to the supervising Physical Therapist and other appropriate personnel.
- Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to update plans of care and coordinate care through interprofessional or interdisciplinary communication.
- Educate patients and their families or caregivers about illness or injury management, home care needs, home safety, and assistive or adaptive devices.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and serve as a resource to other health care personnel.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
- Travel frequently within the assigned service area.
- Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
- Complete required training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.
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