Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Affirms functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and makes minor adjustments or recommends modification
• Edifies staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
• Edifies patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
• Listens to patient and family members
• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Participates in case conferences as needed

Essential Functions

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment

Health Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all physical position requirements
• Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation
• Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions
• Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Physical Demands

• Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Vision for close work Walking Sitting Bending Standing Distinguish smell/taste
• Frequently (34%-66%): Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping
• Occasionally (2%-33%): N/A Rarely (1% or less): N/A

What We Offer

• Competitive financial incentives
• Guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Company paid life insurance
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications & Attributes

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required
• Home care experience is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver