Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care 

• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress 

• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed 

• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. 

• Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status 

• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers 

• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care 

• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification 

• Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate 

• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities 

• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices 

• Listens to patient and family members 

• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency 

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines 

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education 

• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested 

• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed 

• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences 

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings 

• Participates in orientation/training of new employees 

• Participates in case conferences as needed 

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. 

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. 

• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.  

• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements. 

• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required. 

• Home care experience is desired. 

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. 

• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices. 

• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments. 

• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. 

• Detail-oriented and observant. 

• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely. 

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.