HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care in Lumberton, NC seeks an experienced Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-focused rehabilitation at home, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with families to support recovery.

The role requires completing an accredited PTA program, current licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to travel across Robeson and Scotland Counties.

Qualifications

• 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; two years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to physical therapy and ability to treat patients with physician orders.
• CPR certified and provide strong communication and organization skills.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Must accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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 physician, and plans with the patient/family toward adjustment.
• Plans monthly patient re-evaluations with the therapist and coordinates with the therapist for scheduling.
• Documents patient care data accurately, reflecting progress or changes.
• Submits daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates with intercompany and intracompany contacts as needed.
• Discusses treatment progress with the therapist, patient/family, and physician as necessary.
• Coordinates referrals with Patient Care Coordinator for appropriate disciplines.
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences and mandatory in-services.

Skills

CPR certified

Strong communication

Strong organizational

Willingness to travel

Education

Accredited PTA program

Current State licensure

Job description

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

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 (Robeson/Scotland Counties)

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.