PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT- DADE COUNTY- PER DIEM

Job description

Description HOURS: MONDAY to FRIDAY 8:00A - 5:00P (ALTERNATING WEEKENDS) Summary & Objective: The Assistant, Physical Therapist is responsible to provide direct and indirect physical therapy services primarily on a visiting and intermittent basis in the patient’s home in accordance with the policies and procedures of Catholic Home Health Services of Broward, Inc. Essential Functions: *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. - Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist consistent with the patient's approved Plan of Care (POC). - Observe patients during treatment, compiles data and report patient's progress to Physical Therapist. - Act as a liaison and maintains contact with patients, Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager(s), other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals. - Recommend to Physical Therapist possible modification to existing physical therapy care plans and training needs to achieve maximum results. - Teach client and family transfer techniques appro...