Physical Therapy Assistant

North Country Healthcare•Colebrook, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the supervis i on of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the plan of care . The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible within the home environment. In this position you will be working within a leadership team that expects to maintain patient quality outcomes that score in the top 20% of Home Health Agencies in the country. ACCOUNTABI L ITY The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant is accountable first to the supervising Physical Therapist and secondly, to the North Country Clinical Nurse Manager . INTERRELATIONSHIPS Works closely with medical staff, clinical staff , and support staff of North Country Home Health & Hospice .

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Ass i stant practice license granted from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions
Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Excellence in customer service and communication skills
Competent in Computer use: Windows
BLS certification required

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy procedures in the client's home, as prescribed by the physician and supervised by a qualified Physical Therapist.
Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises , therapeutic massage, traction , heat, light, cold , water, and electrical modalities to clients with relativity stable conditions.
Instructs , motivates, and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices.
Observes client's progress and response to treatment and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
Modifies Plan of Treatment , as authorized by the physician, after subsequent authorization , instruction, and supervision by the Physical Therapist.
Responsible for maint,1-hing current progress notes in the pa tients record . Patient progress in relation to goals to be noted, type of treatment rendered and evidence 01 1-1eriodic reviews of the referring provider also to be noted in record.
Ensures that all documentation is legible and , in the format, approved by the department: SOAP notes for daily visits and a narrative format for an initial evaluation is preferred.
Ensures that equipment used by the patient is in safe working condition prior to use by the patient and that any unsafe equipment will be reported to the Clinical Nurse Manager .
Attends meetings as designated by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Works with the Clinical Nurse Manager and supervising Physical Therapist to develop new programs and collaborate on specific departmental projects based on patient needs .
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care within the patient's home .
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate modification of treatment programs and safety principles for providing care within the home.
Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that pe r sonal priorities support organizational objectives .
Performs all other duties as assigned.