Physical Therapist Assistant

CareRing Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver professional PT services in clients' homes, following physician plans and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, client/caregiver education, and collaboration with leadership and team members. Requires PA PTA license, a two-year PTA program, CPR, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Proof of a qualifying 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, must have two years of appropriate PTA experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Able to function with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligibility for benefits may depend on employment status.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports deviations in clients’ health status.
• Provides home-based PT services per Plan of Care established by the physician and under the supervision of the PT.
• Identifies unmet client needs and reports to the Physical Therapist and leadership.
• Provides education to clients and caregivers to enhance self-care abilities.
• Monitors vital signs as needed during therapy.
• Records and reports changes and outcomes; maintains electronic documentation.
• Instructs clients/families and other health personnel in the PT program and use of devices.
• Instructs other health team personnel in PT phases as appropriate.
• Participates in case conferences and discharge planning.
• Maintains records per Agency policies and ensures timely documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational & people skills

Minimal supervision

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Proficiency exam (US Public Health Service)

PA PTA license

Tools

PA PTA license

CPR certification

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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