Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Home Health - PRN

ARBOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC•Medina, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arbor Home Health Therapy provides home health agencies with staffing for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Our partnerships with each home health agency will determine the documentation system in which you will document your visits (Therapy Boss, Kinnser or Home Care Home Base). We are currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide physical therapy services in the community and AL settings. The Home Health Therapist must be: Self-motivated, organized, and responsible for patient care including scheduling of appointments. Timely with documentation of visits and communication with the Clinical Program Manager and therapy team. Comfortable entering patient homes in the community, as well as Independent & Assisted Living facilities. Willing to commit to following a patient throughout the evaluating therapists POC for routine follow up visits. Rate of pay is based on the type of visit assigned and paid at a flat, per visit rate ($35/visit). Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 45-mile radius from home is expected.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy Assistant License
CPR Certification
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Basic math skills
Compassion, patience, and a positive attitude
Reliable transportation
Willingness to travel within a 45-mile radius from home

Nice To Haves

Experience working with patients in their own homes.
Experience with Therapy Boss, Kinnser, or Home Care Home Base documentation systems.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services in the community and AL settings.
Schedule patient appointments.
Document visits in a timely manner.
Communicate with the Clinical Program Manager and therapy team.
Follow a patient throughout the evaluating therapist's POC for routine follow-up visits.
Manage time for each visit.
Complete documentation within 48 hours of visit.
Report all missed visits to the Home Health Clinical Program Manager.
Report changes in patient condition warranting agency involvement (i.e., hospitalization, falls, etc.) to the Home Health Clinical Program Manager.
Review respective documentation systems daily to correct/resubmit outstanding documentation.
Maintain current licensure in good standing.