Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $40-$50 per hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
ACSA is hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant position. ACSA is a medical and non-medical Home Health Agency. We provide professional medical services in the home of our patients. ACSA medical team is supportive, compassionate, and attentive. Our patients receive skilled medical care as needed on a weekly basis according to frequency and discipline.
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities :
- Promote and maintain physical health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Contributes to a physical therapists effectiveness by identifying patient care needs
- Collaborates with ACSA medical team to develop and administer treatment plans for patients
- Documents patient care services using Kinnser / Wellsky software
- Performs therapeutic procedures by using manual exercises
- Helps patients in using supportive devices to gain maximum independence
- Follows Agency policies and procedures
- Updates job knowledge by participating in company educational assignments
- Participates in company meetings for comprehensive care
- Makes recommendations for optimal patient care
Work Environment :
PTAs will visit patients in their home to provide servicesBending, stooping, climbing stairs as neededAssisting patients with ambulation and mobility as neededDriving to patients home for scheduled visitsComplete documentation for all assigned visitsPTAs have the flexibility to create their own schedulePhysical Therapy Assistant Qualifications :
Physiological knowledge and educationHealth promotion and maintenanceCreate a safe, effective environment within the patient's homeOrganization skillsPhysical therapy administrationDocumentation skillsListening and verbal communicationEducation and Requirements :
Associate degree for physical therapy assistantPTA license or certificationKnowledge of Home Health Care environmentMust have an active drivers licenseMust have a reliable vehicle