Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health (1800)

The Physical Therapist under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) will participate in the evaluation, planning, recording, and implementation of patient care programs designed to maintain, improve, or restore physical function and to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance level. Physical Therapists may also supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides, and or Interns, thus also having Supervisor job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Plan of Care and or Treatment
• Reviews patient history and interprets physician referral.
• Evaluates patient's status and physical therapy problems and abilities using both objective and subjective techniques, according to department policy and procedures.
• Develops and adjusts on an ongoing basis a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences. Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
• Performs patient treatment using appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Fabricates and modifies adaptive equipment and positioning devices and orthotics.
• Re-evaluates patient's status, and any environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary. Recommends additional treatment as needed.
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Attends all staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
• Completes documentation of evaluations, progress/visit notes, case conference updates, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
• The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an extensive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required to personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

• Licensed in the state of Florida.
• Hands-on BLS Card.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.