Physical Therapist Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides skilled services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the Physical Therapist’s plan of care and the applicable state scope of practice. The PTA educates patients and family members, supports patient safety and independence, and completes accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols and legal, regulatory, Medicare, and federal requirements. This position serves patients across Trenton, Riverview, Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, Carleton, New Boston, Rockwood, Lambertville, La Salle, Monroe, Newport, Berlin, and Temperance, Michigan. The schedule is four days per week, 32 hours total, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role includes driving to scheduled patient visits and participating in on-call requirements, case conferences, agency meetings, training, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute setting.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
Ability to identify situations and handle them with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled services in patients’ homes as set out in the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Perform prescribed physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests.
Use physical therapy methods, including exercise, massage, heat, and water, to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain performance.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions, working with the Physical Therapist toward goals that improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, and coworkers.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordinated care.
Recommend prosthetic or orthotic devices, evaluate devices, make minor adjustments, or recommend modifications.
Educate staff in specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about therapy techniques, safety measures, and supportive activities.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Listen to patients and family members and foster their independence to help prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete clinical documentation and document treatment, assessments, and patient education in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Complete requested chart audits at the agency location.
Notify the scheduler of changes as needed.
Participate in on-call requirements, case conferences, in-service training, and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation, recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours; submit all required documentation within company deadlines.
Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.