Home Health PRN PTA

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple•Lorain, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides rehabilitative physical therapy treatments for home health patients who need assistance and training with ambulation, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs. The assistant works under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the Home Health Plan of Care and as part of an interdisciplinary home care team that includes nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, and home health aides. The role involves providing care in patients’ homes, observing and reporting patients’ progress and changes in condition, contributing to coordinated care, and maintaining timely clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal requirements. The position also requires communicating and teaching treatment plans to patients, families, caregivers, and other team members.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Either have been employed full-time as a Physical Therapist Assistant for at least three years immediately preceding October 2, 2008, or have provided at least 2,000 hours of experience providing patient-related care and services.
Possess a current Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license or have applied for one.
Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Have access to an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance.
Pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and others.
Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members, while showing concern for patients’ and others’ well-being.
Be able to ambulate throughout patients’ homes, including navigating stairs and other barriers typical of private residences.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to patients’ homes in varying weather and road conditions.
Have visual and hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.
Be able to deal effectively with stress.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients according to the Home Health Plan of Care and under the direction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
Perform physical therapy procedures in patients’ homes, including non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, and heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities for patients with relatively stable conditions.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities.
Teach patients and families basic principles of body mechanics.
Instruct patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices and the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Observe patients’ progress and response to treatment and report findings to the Physical Therapist.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Modify the Home Health Plan of Treatment when authorized by the physician and following authorization, instruction, and supervision by the Physical Therapist.
Participate in Home Health patient case conferences and the Altenheim Home Health Care Quality Assessment program as requested.
Confer with the Physical Therapist, attending physician, home care team members, and patients or their families and caregivers to promote coordinated, comprehensive care.
Communicate the Plan of Care to other home care team members and to patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and other related activities as needed and directed.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other team members in the treatment regimen as indicated.
Complete at least 12 hours of in-services per year.
Meet or exceed Altenheim Home Health Care service standards and adhere to its Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, federal, and Medicare Home Health requirements.