Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Principle Choice Home Healthcare (PCH)

PCH is looking for a self-motivated, confident, and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us. Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health, and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceed expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience. Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step of their care. Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions.

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments for assigned patients in accordance with best medical practice, agency policies as well as applicable laws and professional standards. This position reports to Physical Therapist of record.

Essential Functions

• The Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments under a plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
• The Physical Therapy Assistant prepares clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per agency policy
• The Physical Therapy Assistant advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assistant observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient's condition
• The Physical Therapy Assistant consults with Physical Therapist regarding change in treatment
• The Physical Therapy Assistant educates and instructs the patient, patient's family and agency personnel in use of equipment, home therapy programs and activities of daily living
• The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in case conferences and in-services
• The Physical Therapy Assistant communicates effectively with all care providers, staff, patient / family, and caregivers
• The Physical Therapy Assistant ensures quality care
• The Physical Therapy Assistant confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the Physical Therapist to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• The Physical Therapy Assistant demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice
• The Physical Therapy Assistant understands and Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in QAPI activities as assigned
• The Physical Therapy Assistant acts as an effective team member
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as : extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Nurse Case Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Settings include, but are not limited to; general office, patient home setting, and automobile.

Training

Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS' and PCH' associate and customer data.

Disclosures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Principle Choice Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, parental status, national origin, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit-based factors or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.