Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; Manchester (MO); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The role follows physician orders and plan of care, delivering care per agency policies.

Responsibilities include executing PT plans, educating patients and families on home programs, and maintaining timely medical records. Strong initiative and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams are valued.

Formación

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
• Participates in patient care planning with other health care personnel.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment.

Conocimientos

Initiative

Independent judgment

Educación

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed PTA (state of practice)

Descripción del empleo

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The role follows physician orders and plan of care, delivering care per agency policies.

Responsibilities include executing PT plans, educating patients and families on home programs, and maintaining timely medical records. Strong initiative and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams are valued.