CG - Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Caregivers Inc Home Health
US - Kansas - Topeka
June 28, 2024

We are looking for a PTA to work with our teams in the Topeka, Lawrence, and immediately surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. If you are interested, please apply and we will be in touch soon!

Job Summary:

Delivers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as directed by the supervising therapist and as prescribed by a physician.

Duties and Responsibitlies:

Performs accurate and comprehensive screens
Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home physical therapy services
Ensures that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner
Ensures that physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes
Educates patients, their families/caregivers and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities as directed by the supervising therapist.
Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age
Provides, modifies or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders and as directed by the supervising therapist.
Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs as directed by the supervising therapist
Assists with appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs and age as directed by the supervising therapist
Synthesizes data from the physical examination and analyzes data to make clinical judgments regarding patient management
Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, physical therapy modalities
Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities as directed
Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment, i.e., environmental/safety/mobility risks and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks
Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of physical therapy
Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards
Participates in the organization's information management program
Complies with the Agency's policies
Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards
Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations
Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with Agency policy
Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes

Regulatory Requirements:

Current valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant curriculum/school
Prior home health experience preferred
Health certificate/physical examination and current TB testing
Current liability insurance

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred

Skills:

Understands regulations/standards applicable to home healthcare
Knowledge of general physical therapy modalities and scope of physical therapy practice within the state
Flexible, yet organized, with ability to exercise sound judgment

Physical Demands:

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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