Physical Therapy Assistant

Advanced Home Health Care; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Home Health Care in Keokuk, IA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based PT services. The role requires collaboration with the Physical Therapist and RN Case Manager to implement prescribed treatment plans.

The PA will visit clients in their homes, document progress, participate in team trainings, and educate patients and families while adhering to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess PTA license from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to perform duties in client homes.
• Must have a safe, dependable vehicle and Iowa driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Dependent and Child Abuse certification.
• A physical exam and TB skin testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Physical Therapist/AHHC RN Case Manager.
• Provide home-visit physical therapy in the geographic area assigned by AHHC.
• Check patient charts prior to treatment.
• Follow prescribed treatment program as directed by the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Notify the Physical Therapist of any change needing re-evaluation before the next co-treatment.
• Document daily progress records.
• Participate in in-services, education programs, and staff meetings.
• Direct clinic care questions to the Physical Therapist/AHHC RN Case Manager.
• Educate patient and family.
• Perform duties as designated by the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Documentation

Patient education

Home health care

Communication

In-services participation

Education

PTA license

Job description

• Be responsible to the Physical Therapist/AHHC RN Case Manager.
• Provide physical therapy treatment to clients in the home in the geographical area specified by Advanced Home Health Care, Inc. (AHHC).
• Check client’s chart prior to treatment.
• Follow prescribed treatment program as directed by the Physical Therapist and ordered by the client’s physician.
• Notify the Physical Therapist of any change in the client’s condition that may need re-evaluation by the Physical Therapist before the next scheduled co-treatment.
• Document daily progress record.
• Participate in in-services, education programs, and staff meetings.
• All clinic care questions should be directed to the Physical Therapist/AHHC RN Case Manager.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Perform job duties as designated by the Physical Therapist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Involves lifting up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Bending, pushing, pulling, considerable walking, and constant standing required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a PTA License from an accredited college or university.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in the client’s place of residence.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a safe, dependable vehicle with liability insurance, a current Iowa driver’s license, and a safe driving record.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have current Dependent and Child Abuse certification.
• A physical exam and TB skin testing is required according to Agency policy.