Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

About the Role

This is a PRN (as-needed) Physical Therapist Assistant position offering flexibility and convenience to control your own schedule and geographic area of patients. Administrative support is provided to schedule and track visits using Emergency Medical Response technology with direct communication to the Home Health Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, including:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participating in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Evaluating the home environment.
  • Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion (ROM), and potential for rehabilitation.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy programs and instructs personnel and/or family/caregiver members in phases of physical therapy, including goals for the patient.
• Trains patients in the use of prosthetic devices as needed.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and makes referrals as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patients.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Delivers in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation processes.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapy assistant; community/home health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and in good working order.
• Must possess independent general liability and workers' compensation coverage/certification.

Pay

Standard visits: $55.00

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.60 per mile after a 15-mile per day deduction.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Schedule

PRN (as-needed) with the ability to control your own schedule.

Work Location

On the road, providing home health services.

Medical Specialty: Home Health