Physical Therapy Assistant - Homecare

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Manistique, MI

10d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by and under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist. The role provides professional physical therapy services to patients, maintains comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation, and organizes and manages patient care activities and caseloads. The position is based in HomeCare and requires providing care in patients’ homes. The assistant contributes to professional standards of care and the Quality Improvement Program, participates in meetings, activities, in-services, and continuing education, and maintains and develops physical therapy knowledge and skills. The role also supports effective client relations, follows hospital and HomeCare policies and procedures, maintains confidentiality, and follows infection-control and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Current PTA license.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to provide personal transportation to patient homes.
Positive mental and physical health.
Satisfactory references.
Able to work beyond scheduled hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital, home health, or geriatric facility is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide professional physical therapy services and treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Maintain comprehensive, precise, informative, current, and legible documentation in patients’ medical records, including care provided and patient responses at each visit.
Organize and manage patient care activities and caseloads, and consistently meet patient visit frequencies.
Report significant changes in patient status to the Physical Therapist.
Collaborate with management to identify issues requiring further exploration and participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
Participate in hospital and HomeCare meetings, activities, programs, in-services, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.
Maintain and increase physical therapy knowledge and skills.
Remain flexible in response to changes in policies, procedures, and daily scheduling.
Maintain collegial relationships with other disciplines and explain the role and responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant.
Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to team members, patients, and families, and notify management of policy or procedure violations.
Follow agency emergency procedures and infection-control policies, and attend ongoing education concerning safety, equipment, and HIV precautions.
Help patients, families, coworkers, and other healthcare team members resolve concerns with a positive and helpful attitude.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare Human Resources policy.
Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting age-specific objectives.
Maintain regular work attendance and perform other related duties as required.