Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN Part Time

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN Part Time

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Location:

Worcester, MA 01606

Category:

Nursing

Salary:

$38.00 - $42.00 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 Therapi

Schedule:Part-Time visits Monday - Friday

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

• 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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