Premier Home Health Care is a unique home health agency that operates as one big team. The owners are a part of the day-to-day operation in order to ensure that their vision is continually achieved. As a Physical Therapist at Premier, you will be a part of an agency that truly makes patient care the number one priority. We invite you to apply and see what makes working for Premier Home Health Care so special.

* Flexible work schedule

* Have the peace of mind that patient care is our top priority

* Someone is always on call to help with your concerns while treating patients

* To us you are more than a Therapist... you become a part of our family

* Accrue paid time off so that you can enjoy your time away from work

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB DESCRIPTION Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have completed a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation in physical therapy or any comparable successor entity; or has graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, or be registered, licensed or certified in another state; or be otherwise qualified to take the physical therapy assistant examination.

Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

LINE OF AUTHORITY: Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/ Therapy Supervisor/Supervising Physical Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.

Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.

Participates in educating the patient and family.

Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by the PT.

Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.

Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.

Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in atimely manner as per Agency policy.

Informs the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.

Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.

Coordinates the therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.

Consults with PT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed orterminated.

Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.

Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.

Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.

Immediately reports to supervising Physical Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.

Participates in peer review and QAPI activities as requested.

Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assignedresponsibilities.

Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.

Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Physical Therapist.

Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.

Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequentovertime for routine assignments.

Maintains clean and neat work environment.

Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.

Maintains current CPR certification.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. JOB

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Work Location: On the road

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