Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (PRN)
Core
Provide physical therapy treatments in patients' homes to improve mobility, restore function, and reduce pain under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Therapeutic services for home health patients
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy treatments, rehabilitation techniques, patient education, clinical documentation, patient assessment, transfer training, gait training, Medicare compliance, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Home health experience, geriatric/orthopedic/neurological patient care, EMR systems (WellSky/Kinnser), OASIS processes, bilingual (English/Spanish)
Technologies
WellSky (Kinnser), EMR systems
Responsibilities
Implement individualized treatment plans, assist patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility activities, educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, document patient progress in electronic medical records, monitor patients for condition changes, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and agency policies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC