Physical Therapist Assitant- HomeCare MD

Position Summary

Responsible for providing skilled physical therapy interventions to patients following established orders and goals and based on standards of practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the ongoing supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Coincides care with patients/caregivers in a home setting to provide therapy treatment interventions that will facilitate mobility/independence based on the Physical Therapist’s assessment of the patient’s needs
• Instructs and assists patients/caregivers in therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to: positioning, splinting and contracture management, ROM, bed mobility training, therapeutic exercise, transfer training, gait training, stair training, neuro reeducation/balance exercises, DME fitting and training, prosthetic and orthotic fitting and training and home safety education
• Aids patient/caregiver to meet goals established for patient’s plan of care
• Observes, documents, and reports patient’s status or new findings to physician, supervising Physical Therapist and clinical team
• Provides feedback to the Physical Therapist on therapy treatment to collaborate and optimize therapy outcomes
• Coordinates with other clinical staff and office staff to ensure ancillary services are provided to meet patient’s needs

Education and Experience

• Current Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare provider certification
• Minimum of one year therapy experience, preferably in a home care agency
• 1-2 years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience