Physical Therapist Assistant

Immediate-Homecare-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Immediate Home Health and Hospice seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver professional in-home physical therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement the Plan of Care, educate clients and caregivers, and document outcomes in compliance with policy.

The role requires PA PTA licensure, CPR, and strong communication skills; prior home health experience is preferred. This position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities to support community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Proof of a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Holds a current Physical Therapy Assistant license in PA.
• If licensed before 1978, two years of PTA experience required.
• One-year home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports deviations in clients’ health status using age-appropriate norms.
• Provides in-home physical therapy services following the Plan of Care established by the physician and under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Identifies unmet client needs and reports to the Physical Therapist or VP/Director.
• Educates clients and caregivers to enhance self-care abilities.
• Monitors vital signs when warranted during therapy.
• Records and reports changes in client condition to physician or Physical Therapist and other health personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Human relations

Education

Two-year PTA program approved by APTA

Job description

Overview

Now offering a $3,000 sign on bonus!

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides professional physical therapy services in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines and licensure requirements. Maintains compliance with Agency policies and procedures. Meets, maintains, and supports the standards of physical therapy care and practice in order to meet the health care needs of clients, their families, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports deviations in clients’ health status, employing age-appropriate norms and principles of growth and development.
• Provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes following the Plan of Care established by the physician and under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Identifies unmet client needs and reports to Physical Therapist and the VP of Clinical Services or Director of Professional Services.
• Provides education/instruction to clients/caregivers to enhance their self-care abilities.
• Monitors vital signs should the client’s condition warrant or if required during the course of therapy.
• Provides physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance, in accordance with physicians’ orders and under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Records and reports to the physician or Physical Therapist and other healthcare personnel any changes in the client’s condition or reaction to treatment.
• Instructs client, family, or other healthcare personnel in the client’s physical therapy program, including the use of prosthetic, orthopedic, and assistive devices (walker, cane, etc.) in accordance with the client’s care plan.
• Instructs other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides and family members, in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the client.
• Participates in case conferences and discharge planning.
• Maintains records and reports in accordance with Agency policies; documents all observations, interventions, and client outcomes and response.
• Utilizes electronic documentation of client care and complies with Agency policy regarding timeliness in submission of documentation.

Qualifications

• Has graduated from a two-year, college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Provides proof of a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Holds a current Physical Therapy Assistant license in PA.
• If initially licensed by the state or qualified as a Physical Therapy Assistant prior to 1978, must have two (2) years of appropriate experience as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• One-year home health experience preferred.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

*Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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