Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. That’s why we attract employees who are passionate about providing the highest quality level of care possible for our patients.

PruittHealth @ Home is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant who is looking for a home, rather than just a job. Our motto is “our family, your family, one family,” and we believe in treating each other like family at work and serving patients as if they were family.

As a member of our team, you will also have access to a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, flexible schedules plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

POSITION\: Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health)

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POSITION SUMMARY\:

Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their place of residence under the supervision/direction of a physical therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\:

• Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient/patient family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide therapy services according to the plan of care that has been developed and ordered by the physician and under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Meet agency productivity standards. Utilize time and resources effectively.
• Prepare clinical documentation including assessments, visit notes, and progress notes.
• Coordinate services as directed by the RN Care Manager and/or Patient Care Coordinator.
• Submit all documentation within timelines determined by the agency.
• Assess the health status of assigned patients according to the agency policies and procedures and job standards.
• Regularly reevaluate the patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs in collaboration with the physical therapist.
• Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing the physical disability and level of function of patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Patient Care Coordinator.
• Participate in the agency Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintain competence level to meet agency and JCAHO standards governing personnel training, qualifications and patient care. Participate in the agency's in-service and education program.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferencing.
• Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote the optimal functional outcomes.
• Instruct the patient/patient caregiver(s) on the total physical therapy program.
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO), and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field. Maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.