Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health

Assisted•Thousand Oaks, CA

13d•Remote

About The Position

Assisted is experiencing tremendous growth and is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for their Home Health department in Thousand Oaks. Per-Diem or Full-Time opportunities are available. The PTA will provide home health services consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency. This role involves assisting in the provision of physical therapy and coordinating patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The goal is to treat disabilities, diseases, or other health conditions using various physical properties and equipment according to a physician's written plan of treatment.

Requirements

Current, active license as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Graduated from a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the Board.
Successfully passed the examination required by the Board governing physical therapy.
Core competency per skills checklist.
Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire and each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Contribute to the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.
Assess ability or disability, relieve pain, prevent disability and/or further deformity, develop or improve body skills, and restore function and maintain maximum performance within the patient's capabilities.
Assess and perform procedures such as manual and electrical muscle examinations, functional evaluations, gait analysis, sensory testing, measurements of range of motion, and assessment of development and utilization of human movement.
Observe, record, and report to the supervising Physical Therapist, all physicians involved in the plan of care, and other health care professionals (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care, including the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
Instruct patient in use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Participate in teaching/education and counseling of the patient, family, and caregivers.
Participate in Agency-sponsored in-service education, utilization review, and team conferences.
Assist in updating the plan of care, in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist, the patient, representative (if any), and caregivers.
Prepare and submit all clinical case documentation, including clinical and progress notes, and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
Document each treatment in the patient’s record and notify the supervising physical therapist of any change in the patient’s condition not consistent with planned progress or treatment goals.
Ensure that the supervising Physical Therapist reviews and cosigns all documentation by the Physical Therapy Assistant.
Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
Consistently display a professional appearance.
Interact with internal and external customers using a positive and professional approach.
Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions.
Maintain professional growth and development.
Participate in the Agency’s QAPI Program for performance improvement activities.
Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
Accept other duties as assigned.