Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA, Home Health

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Documents appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Presents pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status.
• Provides appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Sets and maintains a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards.
• Attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.
• Accurately documents, completes and submits daily notes, assists with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Accurately negotiates the patient's participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation.
• CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Able to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.
• And more!