Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Home Health is looking for a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to care for patients in <>, IN, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Home Care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:

• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes under the direction of the Registered Physical Therapist.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist Assistant will:

• Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) provide patient services that have been delegated by the PT.
• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in the evaluation and development of a rehabilitation plan of care and periodic re-evaluation as required.
• Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes, all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted weekly, also prepares periodic summary reports.
• As directed, perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assists the patient with the use of self-help devices.
• Together with the PT, instruct the patient and family and assists in teaching exercise programs to the patient and family.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports the same to the PT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the PT and the physician the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patients condition.
• Consult with PT regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings in written form.
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assist in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care in periodic re-evaluation as indicated.
• Instruct other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members concerning certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the patient.
• Write daily progress notes on patients, submit the same weekly, and prepare periodic summary reports as indicated.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
• Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm, every week, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of Nursing to coordinate Agency visits.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research and reading.
• Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and as designated by Registered Nurse Case Management and the Nursing Supervisor.
• Obtain a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition.
• Evaluate the patient, the patients significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the pa