PTA Home Health
SummaryThe Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as neededAccording to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
Partcipates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Education and ExperienceLicense Requirements Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of Current CPR certification is Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public Additional State Requirements KY:
No additional state specific requirements.
Company OverviewCaretenders a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.
Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home.
More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
Recommended Skills Cpr Home Care Patient Education Physical Therapy State Laws Vehicle Insurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as neededAccording to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
Partcipates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Education and ExperienceLicense Requirements Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of Current CPR certification is Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public Additional State Requirements KY:
No additional state specific requirements.
Company OverviewCaretenders a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.
Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home.
More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
Recommended Skills Cpr Home Care Patient Education Physical Therapy State Laws Vehicle Insurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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