Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Worcester
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position OverviewAs directed and supervised by a licensed
Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is
responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate
treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating
consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively
communicating with both the Physical therapist and office staff.
The Physical Therapist Assistant is also expected to adhere to all
policies, procedures and professional standards of practice;
support program growth through program development and
implementation; meet productivity standards and contribute to a
positive work environment that is compatible to achieving
organizational goals.Essential Job Functions--- Provide physical
therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction
of a licensed physical therapist--- Follow policies and procedures
and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure
regulations and state laws--- Carries out appropriate techniques
according to identified goals and treatment programs.---
Administers care to ensure safety for the patient--- Participate in
coordination of services (including discharge planning), with
health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and
appropriate others.--- Shares knowledge with others and facilitates
learning experiences which result in improved performance of
targeted learner groups--- Documents according to policy and
procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.o
Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials
subsequent to review of documentation by payers--- Update self on
the patient's clinical condition--- Maintain effective
communication between Physical therapist, staff, health care team
members, and family--- Ensures continued professional development
through participation in continuing education programs.--- Records
hours worked, billable time and other required data according to
Company policyo Turns in time slips and clinical documentation on a
weekly basis--- Serves as a resource consultant for physical
therapist and clinical staffRequirements--- Associate's Degree from
accredited physical therapy assistant program--- Current,
unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the
state of practice--- Current CPR certification--- Demonstrated
proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance
with policies and proceduresAdditional state specific
requirements:--- Continuing Education as required by
statePreferences--- One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical
Therapist Assistant in an acute care or rehab setting--- Pediatric
experienceOther Skills/Abilities--- Attention to detail--- Time
Management--- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution---
Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirements---
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English--- Must
be able to travel--- Must be able to lift 50 pounds--- Must be able
to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without
assistance--- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling,
reaching, twisting--- Must be able to sit and climb stairs--- Must
have visual and hearing acuity--- Must be able to sufficiently
reposition patients and move equipment without assistance--- Must
be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to
emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironment---
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which
may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsOther
Duties--- Please note this job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid
funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements
in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and
testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
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