Physical Therapy Assistant- PAH

Company:

Providence at Home with Compassus

 

Position Summary

This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides Physical Therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist according to the attending physician's Plan of Care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the therapist assumes responsibility for communication of client related issues for appropriate team members or other facility/agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The PTA works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• • Demonstrates competency in providing quality therapy services including intervention, implementation of the treatment plan established by the PT, related documentation and communication with clients and PT on a frequent basis.
  
  • Also demonstrates competency with identifying and making appropriate referrals regarding medical, social and emotional factors influencing care.
  
  • Communicate with the multidisciplinary team to form a collaborative client care plan.
  
  • Provides care in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care.
  
  • Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and notifies PT if treatment needs to be modified to achieve goals.
  
  • Documents all treatment and coordination of care contacts in appropriate facility/agency format.
  
  • Meets agency time guidelines for completing documentation.
  
  • Documentation reflects good clinical documentation as well as meeting agency billing and reimbursement requirements.
  
  • Produces expected results given present skills, knowledge, abilities, training and education for the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
  
  • Demonstrates an ability to treat the wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in therapy treatments, goals and contraindications for treatment.
  
  • Treatments are adapted to the unique home setting and to the client and/or caregiver's ability to follow through safely and correctly.
  
  • Request consultation supervision or continuing education when appropriate, to learn specialized techniques or treatment approaches.
  
  • Communicates pertinent medical and clinical information to the interdisciplinary team, including information regarding the client's care plan, implementation of changes per physician order and assuring adequate medical follow-up.
  
  • Also communicates pertinent information to team members, supervisor, facility/agency staff and external sources as appropriate.
  
  • Plans for discharge.
  
  • Participates in team reassessments and discharge planning.
  
  • Teaches client or family discharge therapy program.
  
  • Recommends and facilitates appropriate medical and/or rehabilitation followed up once Home Services/Home Infusion/Hospice services have been discontinued.
  
  • Assists in obtaining adaptive equipment.
  
  • Fabricates adaptive equipment as needed.
  
  • Adapts equipment and techniques for use to the home setting assuring optimum function and safety.
  
  • Provides consultation or makes appropriate referrals regarding resources and barriers in the community.
  
  • Independently manages case load under supervision of a physical therapist, plans and schedules home visits coordinating with other team members as needed to maximize effectiveness of overall care plan.
  
  • Organizes weekly schedule to attend required meetings within schedule of client care needs.
  
  • Responds to urgent client needs by prioritizing and triaging treatments.
  
  • Communicates schedule and work plan to scheduling coordinator, supervisor and other team members as appropriate.
  
   

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Preferred - 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required - Current, unencumbered (State Employed) License as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Preferred within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• AK: Required upon request - Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay Range: $26.83 - $41.04 

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