Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health (1096)

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of, and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
• Reviews patient's medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status
• Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
• Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences
• Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs
• Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning
• Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs
• Attends staff meetings and in-services
• Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log
• Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Contributes to discharge note as appropriate
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation
• Perform other duties as may be required from management

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida
• Hands-on BLS Card
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-service meetings and training sessions
• Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care
• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards

Location Overview:

• 190 Southpark Cir E Suite 102, Saint Augustine FL, 32086