FT Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

National Church Residences; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Church Residences is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy rehabilitation under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with mileage reimbursement for covered locations.

Responsibilities include following treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and caregivers. The PTA will collaborate within the care team to promote resident well‑being and functional recovery.

Qualifications

• Performs therapy under supervision of a Physical Therapist and follows established treatment plans.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation per facility policy.
• Communicates patient progress to supervising therapist as required.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents/clients with injuries or disabilities using therapeutic activities to improve daily living skills.
• Work under PT supervision to implement and adapt treatment plans.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and counseling.
• Assist with program development and marketing as needed.
• Maintain productivity to meet facility goals.

Job description

Physical Therapist Assitant Full Time Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Mileage Reimbursement Locations Covered: South Franklin County area and Fairfield county

PURPOSE

According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and under the general supervision of the DCM, the purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and direct therapy rehabilitation services in compliance with company and facility/agency policies and procedures. Physical Therapist Assistants will be supervised by a Physical Therapist (PT), will carry out treatment plans as established by the PT and will have all documentation signed by the PT.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the treatment of residents/clients with injuries, illnesses or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities in order for them to develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Treatment will only be conducted as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the rules of the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4755.
• Practices under the supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT) and is responsible for communicating resident/client progress or status to supervising therapist in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative, if applicable, and caregivers.
• Provides patient and caregiver education and counseling.
• Communicates timely in all physicians and other health care practitioners as appropriate involved in the plan of care.
• Screens residents/clients in accordance with facility/agency policy.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation according to facility/agency policy.
• Assists with marketing and program development as requested.
• Maintains an acceptable level of productivity to meet the facility/agency goals.
• Maintains progressive knowledge of the physical therapy field, attending related in-services and continuing education programs.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the facility/agency in meeting standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certifications.
• Plans and completes in-services for facility/agency staff education as requested by management.
• Required to attended all facility/agency meetings and in-services.

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe