Physical Therapist Assistant

Western CT Home Care Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Western CT Home Care Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking a home-based Physical Therapy Assistant to assist with implementing therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will deliver treatment in patients' homes, including therapeutic exercise and family education.

Responsibilities include documenting visits within 24 hours, and participating in quality improvement activities. Requires Associate degree and CPR/BLS credentials; minimum experience is zero to six months.

Qualifications

• Customer relation skills with patients and staff required.
• All PT modalities and use of a computer.
• Minimum experience: zero to six months.
• FIM certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision of licensed Physical Therapist in home setting.
• Performs Physical Therapy procedures as directed.
• Provides patient/family education and training.
• Performs routine operational functions, including supervision of Home Health Aide.
• Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours.
• May modify treatment procedures within plan and status.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review.
• Completes continuing education as required by agency/state.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient relations

Documentation

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Summary

Assists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.

Responsibilities

• 1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting.
• 2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
• 3. Provides patient/family education and training.
• 4. Performs routine operational functions, including superision of Home Health Aide.
• 5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
• 6. May modify specific treatment procedure in accordancewith patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.
• 7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review.
• 8. Completes continuing education as per agency and state licensing requirements.
• 9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information

Required: Customer relation skills with patients and staff. All PT modalities, use of a computer.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: FIM certification desired.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials

CPR,LPTA,BLS

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit: 609

Department: Physical Therapy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly