HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Liberty Health Fayetteville, NC is seeking an experienced Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position in Cumberland County. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The PTA will provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, update care plans, plan re-evaluations, and schedule weekly visits. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus CPR certification, are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited PTA program and hold current state licensure.
• One year of therapeutic experience in a non-home-health setting preferred (two years).
• CPR certified; strong communication and organization skills.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Must accept travel and varied working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and direct treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
• Update the care plan in coordination with the therapist and physician.
• Plan monthly re-evaluations and weekly patient schedule with the therapist.
• Document patient data accurately reflecting progress or decline.
• Submit daily/weekly visit schedules to Scheduler and communicate with care team.
• Discuss progress with therapist, patient/family, and physician as needed.
• Coordinate referrals with Patient Care Coordinator and supervise monthly visits by therapist.
• Attend patient care conferences and mandatory in-services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Willingness to travel

Education

Accredited PTA program

State licensure

Job description

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA) Full Time (Cumberland County)

Job Description:

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
• Updates the care plan in coordination with the therapist and the physician, and plan with the patient/family toward adjustment.
• Plans monthly patient re-evaluations with the therapist, coordinating with the therapist more frequently if needed, and plan the weekly patient schedule.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient's condition.
• Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discusses treatment progress with the therapist, the patient/family, and physician as necessary.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinates monthly supervisory visits from the therapist.
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled. Read the minutes of patient care conferences not attended.

Job Requirements:

• Requires completion of an accredited physical therapy assistant program and current State licensure.
• Minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment; prefer two years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists.
• CPR certified and possess strong communication and organization skills.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Must accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.