Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant

Home&Care Home Health; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Home&Care Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and supervise rehab activities in patients' homes. The role involves documenting care, coordinating with the clinical team, and ensuring infection control standards are met.

Responsibilities include administering treatment plans, performing therapeutic exercises, attending department in-services, and communicating any equipment or patient changes to leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer Treatment Plans: Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Therapeutic Exercises: Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and various modalities to patients.
• Document Patient Care: Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Educational Participation: Attend educational meetings and coordinate and contribute to department in-services.
• Report Issues: Notify the Physical Therapist or Executive Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes, and other departmental issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks: Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Infection Control: Apply infection control and universal precautions principles during patient care activities.
• Clinical Assignments: Accept clinical assignments that match education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance: Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited program)

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy

Job description

Home&Care Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and supervise rehab activities in patients' homes. The role involves documenting care, coordinating with the clinical team, and ensuring infection control standards are met.

Responsibilities include administering treatment plans, performing therapeutic exercises, attending department in-services, and communicating any equipment or patient changes to leadership.