Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant: Direct Patient Care

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri provides skilled physical therapy services in the patient's private home under physician orders. This role collaborates with the PT and care team to implement treatment plans and ensure accurate documentation.

Requirements include a Missouri PTA license, reliable transportation, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Previous home health experience is preferred, with drug screening and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a current Missouri PTA License.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a patient-specific therapy plan with the PT and schedule visits.
• Provide direct skilled physical therapy services per physician orders.
• Document patient responses and weekly care coordination.
• Submit visit notes daily and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Missouri PTA License

Reliable transportation

Lift 50 lbs

Documentation & reporting

Job description

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri provides skilled physical therapy services in the patient's private home under physician orders. This role collaborates with the PT and care team to implement treatment plans and ensure accurate documentation.

Requirements include a Missouri PTA license, reliable transportation, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Previous home health experience is preferred, with drug screening and background checks required.