Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Per Diem

Responsibilities

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
• Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients’. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
• Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental

Required Experience/Skills:

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
• Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of CenterWell Home Health and licensing board. Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Proof of current CPR certification.

Scheduled Weekly Hours