Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Full Time

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of, and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist. Job Responsibilities: - Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment - Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status - Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist - Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences - Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs - Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary - Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning - Responds to changes...