Impactful Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc. in Morehead, Kentucky, seeks a physical therapy aide to provide direct patient care under a licensed therapist, support treatment plans, and assist with departmental tasks.

The role involves documenting care in the EMR, educating patients and families, and supervising new staff as needed. Requires an AS degree and state PT licensure, plus BLS and a driver’s license if home health. This is a day shift in a home health department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 0–2 years in healthcare/clinical setting; equivalent combination considered.
• Active Physical Therapy license in applicable state.
• BLS certification.
• Driver's license if working Home Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with PT staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and integrate patient care.
• Implements physical therapy treatment plans by administering therapeutic exercises, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Observes and evaluates patient responses to treatment, reporting progress and outcomes to the Physical Therapist.
• Documents all patient care activities and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Educates patients and families on treatment procedures, home care, and safety precautions.
• Provides orientation, training, and supervision to new employees, staff, and students as required.
• Maintains required licensure, completes annual competencies, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Therapy administration

Patient education

Documentation in EMR

Education

Associate's degree of Applied Science

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc. in Morehead, Kentucky, seeks a physical therapy aide to provide direct patient care under a licensed therapist, support treatment plans, and assist with departmental tasks.

The role involves documenting care in the EMR, educating patients and families, and supervising new staff as needed. Requires an AS degree and state PT licensure, plus BLS and a driver’s license if home health. This is a day shift in a home health department.