Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Hold a current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned for work.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; candidates with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
• Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provide resources for future needs and promote wellness and prevention.
• Document supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitor and document the patient’s response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilize other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase program.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.