Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Home Health -FT

Complete Home Care•Fort Lauderdale, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) treats patients in their homes using a specific treatment program designed by a physical therapist, under the guidance of the physical therapist and physician. The PTA coordinates changes in a patient’s condition with the supervising physical therapist and works toward maximizing the patient’s functional level. The role involves contact with patients across populations in the home setting and requires appropriate professional interactions. The PTA provides patient and family education and training on the therapy plan, home exercise program, home safety, and diagnosis or illness. The role also involves documenting treatment and progress, participating in patient conferences and case conferences, and meeting agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements. The PTA works in patients’ homes in varying conditions and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call are required.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a PT in a clinical care setting.
Associate degree from an APTA-accredited school of physical therapist assistants.
Current professional PTA license in all applicable states; maintain a valid license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification and maintain a valid certificate.
Current driver’s license in good standing, reliable transportation, and auto liability insurance.
Read, write, and comprehend English.
Demonstrated therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Proven decision-making skills.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Treat patients according to programs designed by a physical therapist and coordinate care with other team members.
Educate and train patients and families regarding the therapy plan, home exercise program, home safety, and diagnosis or illness.
Take measurements related to patients’ conditions and report measurements and other changes to the supervising physical therapist.
Maintain professionalism consistent with APTA and HHP codes of ethics and report unethical situations to the PT Board or appropriate personnel.
Document patient treatment and progress for the physical therapist and agency.
Participate in face-to-face patient conferences with the physical therapist as required by state regulations and in mandatory case conferences.
Complete documentation in a timely manner to comply with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve professional competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.
Travel locally and work a flexible schedule, including PRN emergency call.