HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health; Stuart (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care in Stuart, VA is seeking an experienced HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA) to join our per diem team. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered care in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include updating care plans, planning re-evaluations, documenting progress, coordinating schedules, and communicating with families and physicians. Travel is required and CPR certification is mandatory.

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.
• CPR certification and strong communication and organization skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in home settings.
• Continuing education: minimum twelve hours annually.

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 weekly patient scheduling.
• Documents patient care data accurately and promptly, reflecting progress or changes in the patient’s condition.
• Submits daily/weekly patient visit schedules to the Scheduler and communicates with intercompany contacts.
• Discusses treatment progress with the therapist, patient/family, and physician as necessary.
• Coordinates with the Patient Care Coordinator for referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinates monthly supervisory visits from the therapist.
• Attends patient care conferences, meetings, and in-services as scheduled and reviews minutes of absences.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient care

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Health Stuart, Virginia, 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)
Per Diem, PRN

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.