Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapist) - HomeCare

Hartford Healthcare•Watertown, CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. The PTA will coordinate patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources, and keep the Physical Therapist informed of patient status and changes in patient condition. The position also involves clinical and reimbursement documentation. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth within Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide quality care in clients' homes.

Requirements

Certification from an accredited school of Physical Therapy that is certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current Connecticut license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in an in-patient health (other than mental health) facility, out-patient practice, or home care setting.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers.
Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy.

Responsibilities

Manages a patient caseload on a daily basis.
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs treatment modalities as indicated according to the plan or care as established by the Occupational Therapist.
Implements plan of care to provide safe, efficient quality care to patients on a daily basis, reporting any changes to the Physical Therapist.
Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Consults with the Physical Therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written format on the appropriate Agency forms.
Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient needs and Agency productivity standards are met.
Keeps Physical Therapist informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload and/or patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently met.
Demonstrate understanding of after hour procedures, and educate patients to on-call / after hours coverage.
Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Care.
Prepares and keeps legible records current, on a daily basis, providing all written information regarding service record, visit and non-visit time, statistical sheets and communicates with all services, according to expected timeframes.