Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Professional Case Management•Los Lunas, NM

20d•Remote

About The Position

We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment. Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Requirements

Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.