Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health - Stockton, CA

NEOGREEN Solutions•Hayward, CA

9d•$0 - $95•Remote

About The Position

Neogen Care is a well-established 5-star rating agency founded in 2014 in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a vision to transform healthcare delivery in the home. We are a leading provider of medical and non-medical home care services, aiming to improve patients' quality of life through our team of specially trained nurses, therapists, and caregivers. We are seeking a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our fast-growing team in Stockton, CA and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
Successful completion of Certification Examination
1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience within the last 3 years
Valid PTA license in the state of practice
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
Ability to care for patients with different personalities.
Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.
A minimum of 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience in an institutional setting.
A minimum of 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience with a home health agency.
Must be a licensed driver with vehicle, in good working order, that is currently registered and insured in accordance with state and Neogen Care requirements.
Strong skills in observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, Electronic Medical Record Software (Kinnser a plus), and basic computer skills to manage email, texts, employment record self-service, etc.
Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills.

Nice To Haves

Kinnser EMR software experience

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and administering prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.
Assist with testing/screening patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and recording findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
Provide Physical Therapist and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care as related to therapy; and supervise/evaluate staff's performance.
Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers.
Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions, and evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.
Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient, and family.
Submit evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.
Perform other duties as directed by the physician, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan.