Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Pathwell Health • Greenwich, CT

17d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direct supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist assigned to the case and the overall supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor. After the licensed PT’s initial visit, the PTA provides ongoing therapy services in accordance with the established plan of treatment. The PTA may contribute to reviewing the treatment plan, pre-discharge planning, and preparing the discharge summary.

The role provides therapeutic care to patients, communicates with the patient’s care team, follows the assigned Physical Therapist’s instructions, and documents care and patient progress in accordance with deadlines and regulatory and pay-source requirements. At least every 30 days, the PTA meets with the licensed PT to review the patient’s care plan and document the meeting and any appropriate treatment modifications in the clinical record. The PTA also attends team meetings, in-services, and other informational or educational meetings. The position is based in home health in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or an equivalent program.
• Current and valid Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Driver’s license, car insurance, and car registration.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to follow agency policies and procedures and work as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Desire to pursue further education to keep up with changing medical advances.

Nice To Haves

• Recent work experience in home health.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic exercises planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with the patient’s care team and follow instructions from the assigned Physical Therapist.
• Provide ongoing therapy services, including heat and cold application, massage, gait training, cardiopulmonary exercise assistance and training, mobilization, ambulation assistance and training, range-of-motion exercises, patient transfers, strengthening techniques, prosthetic training, and adaptive equipment.
• Document care and patient progress accurately and on time; communicate regularly with other caregivers, document interdisciplinary communication, and meet regulatory agency and pay-source requirements.
• At least every 30 days, conference with the licensed PT to review the current patient care plan and any appropriate treatment modifications, and document the meeting in the patient’s clinical record.
• Attend regular team meetings, in-services, and ad hoc informational or educational meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree