PRN - Physical Therapist Assistant | River Valley Home Health | Bullhead City, AZ-1

River Valley Home Health and Hospice•Bullhead City, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This role involves treating patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. The assistant will direct and aid patients in various therapeutic exercises and activities, utilize physical agents, and maintain necessary patient records.

Requirements

A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow written and oral instructions
Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
Must comply with all training requirements