Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

Summary:

Assists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting.
• 2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
• 3. Provides patient/family education and training.
• 4. Performs routine operational functions, including superision of Home Health Aide.
• 5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
• 6. May modify specific treatment procedure in accordancewith patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.
• 7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review.
• 8. Completes continuing education as per agency and state licensing requirements.
• 9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

  Other Information:

  Required: Customer relation skills with patients and staff. All PT modalities, use of a computer.Minimum Experience: zero to six monthsDesired: FIM certification desired.

  Working Conditions:

  Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

  Occupational: Some occupational risk

  Physical Effort:

  Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

  Credentials:CPR,LPTA,BLS

  Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

  Org Unit: 609

  Department: Physical Therapy

• Exempt: No

  Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly