Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
• Assists with program development and discipline-specific operations efficiently and productively.
• Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
• Contributes to program effectiveness.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
• Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
• Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.
• Minimum 6 months of experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Skills

• Technical/Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures; ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment (e.g., goniometers, modalities, assistive devices, exercise equipment); ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply manual therapy techniques.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
• Physical Requirements: Significant standing and walking; frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs; repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, and stooping; occasional sitting, fine motor manipulation, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and stair climbing.
• Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs; ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills, and adapt techniques in patient care; ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
• Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly to perform basic therapy techniques.

Exposure to Hazards

• Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.

Schedule

40-hour work weeks, variable Monday–Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Population Served

Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.