Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health, Full Time

Brooks Rehabilitation•Leesburg, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of, and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist. Job Responsibilities: Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs Attends staff meetings and in-services Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Contributes to discharge note as appropriate Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation Perform other duties as may be required from management

Requirements

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida
Hands-on BLS Card
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights
Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety
Meets all requirements for mandatory in-service meetings and training sessions
Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care
Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code
Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards

Responsibilities

Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status
Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans.
Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences
Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs
Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary
Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning
Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs
Attends staff meetings and in-services
Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log
Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Contributes to discharge note as appropriate
Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation
Perform other duties as may be required from management