Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant I provides comprehensive skilled services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the therapist’s plan of care and the applicable state scope of practice. The role includes educating patients and family members, supporting patient safety and independence, monitoring and reporting patient progress, and completing accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines. The position serves Greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana, including Indianapolis and surrounding communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The employee travels to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and participates in required on-call duties, case conferences, training, and agency meetings. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute setting.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled services in patients’ homes according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Perform prescribed physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical methods such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
Assess functional problems, provide interventions, and work with the Physical Therapist toward goals that improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, schedulers, patients, and family members.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care.
Recommend prosthetic or orthotic devices, evaluate patients’ devices, make minor adjustments, or recommend modifications.
Educate staff on specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about therapy techniques, safety measures, and supportive activities.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Listen to patients and family members and foster independence to help prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines, documenting treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Complete chart audits at the agency location when requested.
Participate in on-call requirements, case conferences, in-service training, mandatory agency meetings, and orientation or training of new employees.
Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation, recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours, and submit all required documentation within company deadlines.
Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.