Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Kinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Adult Home Health team serving Pitt and Lenoir Counties, North Carolina. The PTA will provide patient-centered therapy directly in the home, collaborating with the supervising PT and the attending physician to restore function and promote independence.

Applicants must hold an NC PTA license and have at least one year of adult home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current and valid North Carolina PTA license.
• Minimum of one year of adult home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute prescribed PT treatment plans to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients and families in safe use of assistive devices and prosthetic/orthotic devices as directed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and progress notes in the EMR; report changes to the supervising PT.

Skills

Patient care

Home health

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

NC PTA license

Tools

EMR (McKesson)

Job description

Serving Pitt and Lenoir Counties, North Carolina

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Adult Home Health team. This role is crucial in providing high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services directly within the patient's home environment. If you are passionate about restoring function and promoting independence in the home setting, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must have:

• Current and valid North Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent, verified Adult Home Health experience.

Primary Responsibilities

The PTA will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and in collaboration with the patient's attending physician.

Patient Care & Treatment

• Execute physical therapy treatment plans as prescribed by the PT and ordered by the physician to relieve pain and develop or restore function and independence.
• Instruct patients and their families in the safe and proper use of assistive devices(canes, walkers, wheelchairs), as well as prosthetic and orthotic devices, as directed by the PT.
• Observe, accurately record, and report any changes in the patient's condition or reaction to treatment to the supervising PT and clinical staff.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, including writing progress notes on the date of the visit.
• Utilize the electronic medical record system (e.g., McKesson) for incorporation of notes and ensure visits are downloaded/communicated twice daily.
• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist to optimize caseload management and meet established productivity goals.
• Engage in regular, weekly communication with the supervising PT and daily communication with the interdisciplinary team (RNs, Directors) to ensure coordinated, comprehensive patient care and proper scheduling.

Professional Expectations

• Display a consistently high degree of courtesy, tact, and professionalism in all interactions with patients, families, staff, and visitors.
• Attend all required staff meetings, rehab meetings, and in-service programs.
• Maintain compliance with all required hours of in-service training and strictly adhere to the Agency's personnel policies and Compliance Plan.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff as needed and willingly perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on patients' lives within their familiar surroundings, fostering maximum performance and independence.