Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth•Jacksonville, FL

14h•Remote

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for its patients and residents, as well as providing its employees with a rewarding career. The company offers a new Pay Per Point Model, which is described as top pay in the industry, designed to compensate clinicians higher for visits requiring greater effort and time spent outside of a visit. The job purpose is to provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their place of residence under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist.

Requirements

Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist Assistant entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of 2 years' therapy experience.
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient/patient family and interdisciplinary team.
Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care.
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards.
Assist the physical therapist in assessing the physical disability and level of function of patients.
Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO), and any subsequently required reports.
Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.