Rehab Therapy Asst-Hc

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant provides homecare rehabilitation services to patients under the guidance and supervision of a licensed therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. The assistant conducts specified evaluations and administers or assists with treatment and activity programs, monitors patient progress, and modifies treatment plans as approved and directed by the licensed therapist. The position reports to the assigned Physical or Occupational Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Supervision by the licensed therapist occurs at least every 30 days. Local travel is required. The role is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift, with Covenant Health HomeCare and Hospice. The organization is the area’s largest locally owned home health and hospice provider and has one of East Tennessee’s largest rehabilitation departments. Its services are part of Covenant Health, a nonprofit health system with nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Two years of experience as a licensed rehabilitation therapy assistant, such as an LPTA or COTA, in a healthcare environment.
Maintain Tennessee State licensure as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Valid Tennessee Class D driver’s license and state-mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at hire and throughout employment.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review pertinent data for treatment planning and evaluation; administer standard evaluations and gather information about patients’ conditions, limitations, home environments, and capacities.
Work with the licensed therapist to identify appropriate treatment goals and remedial care.
Administer treatment and activity programs, including specialized treatments, as directed by the licensed therapist and in accordance with the plan of care and established policies and procedures.
Monitor patient progress, recommend treatment options to the licensed therapist, and modify treatment plans as approved.
Participate with the licensed therapist in documenting clinical and progress notes, including patient responses and progress toward goals; ensure progress notes are transmitted to the physician when the patient has an appointment.
Coordinate therapy activities with physicians, therapists, nurses, CNAs, and other Home Health therapy staff; communicate patient information and changes to the treatment team and contribute to patient care, referrals, and discharge planning.
Help educate clients and families about treatment plans, goals, priorities, expected outcomes, and equipment or devices; assess their responses to treatment protocols.
Maintain therapy equipment and ensure adequate departmental supply inventory.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.