Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

North Country Home Health And Hospice Agency Physical Therapist Assistant

The North Country Home Health And Hospice Agency Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the plan of care. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible within the home environment. In this position, you will be working within a leadership team that expects to maintain patient quality outcomes that score in the top 20% of Home Health Agencies in the country.

Accountability

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant is accountable first to the supervising Physical Therapist and secondly, to the North Country Clinical Nurse Manager.

Interrelationships

Works closely with medical staff, clinical staff, and support staff of North Country Home Health And Hospice.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant practice license granted from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions

Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Excellence in customer service and communication skills

Competent in computer use: Windows

BLS certification required

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs physical therapy procedures in the client's home, as prescribed by the physician and supervised by a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices.
• Observes client's progress and response to treatment and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
• Modifies Plan of Treatment, as authorized by the physician, after subsequent authorization, instruction, and supervision by the Physical Therapist.
• Responsible for maintaining current progress notes in the patient's record. Patient progress in relation to goals to be noted, type of treatment rendered and evidence 01 periodic reviews of the referring provider also to be noted in record.
• Ensures that all documentation is legible and in the format approved by the department: SOAP notes for daily visits and a narrative format for an initial evaluation is preferred.
• Ensures that equipment used by the patient is in safe working condition prior to use by the patient and that any unsafe equipment will be reported to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Attends meetings as designated by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Works with the Clinical Nurse Manager and supervising Physical Therapist to develop new programs and collaborate on specific departmental projects based on patient needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care within the patient's home.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate modification of treatment programs and safety principles for providing care within the home.
• Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that personal priorities support organizational objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.