Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE (PCH) is looking for a self-motivated, confident, and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us.

Organizational Information

This position reports to the Physical Therapist of record.

Essential Functions

• The Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments under a plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
• The Physical Therapy Assistant prepares clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per agency policy
• The Physical Therapy Assistant advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assistant observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition
• The Physical Therapy Assistant consults with Physical Therapist regarding change in treatment
• The Physical Therapy Assistant educates and instructs the patient, patient’s family and agency personnel in use of equipment, home therapy programs and activities of daily living
• The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in case conferences and in-services
• The Physical Therapy Assistant communicates effectively with all care providers, staff, patient/family, and caregivers
• The Physical Therapy Assistant ensures quality care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the Physical Therapist to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assistant demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice
• The Physical Therapy Assistant understands and Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in QAPI activities as assigned
• The Physical Therapy Assistant acts as an effective team member
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Experience

• Currently licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board as a Physical Therapy Assistant- no disciplinary action taken
• Minimum of 2 years of Home Health experience
• BLS certification
• CURRENT OK driver’s license and car insurance
• Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Nurse Case Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Settings include, but are not limited to; General office, patient home setting and automobile.

Training

• Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ and PCH’ associate and customer data.