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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part Time

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Requisition #:

205139

Location:

Sebring, FL 33870

Category:

PT

Salary:

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Position Details

Position Overview

ThePhysical Therapy Assistantis a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Schedule:Part-time weekly visits needed Monday - Friday

Territory:Highlands and Hardee counties

Essential Duties:

+ Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.

+ Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.

+ Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.

+ Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed.

+ Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patient’s home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.

+ Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patient’s response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.

+ Reports any adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.

+ Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.

+ Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.

+ Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.

+ Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements:

+ Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of residence

+ Valid CPR

+ Valid drivers license and car insurance

+ Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.

+ Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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