Physical Therapist Assistant Job at Kare-In-Home
Overview:
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Sunflower Home Health is looking for a
Full-time PTA for the
Cleveland, MS area. Service ares will include covering the north and west parts of Cleveland, MS. This postion will cover
Washington County, Bolivar County, and Sunflower County.
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Sunflower Home Health is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the state have partnered with Sunflower Home Health to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Responsibilities:
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Additional Details:Licensure Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
Additional State Requirements- MS: No additional state specific requirements.
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Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising Therapist, Nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per policy.
- Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
- Adheres to Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
- All other duties as assigned.
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