Physical Therapy Assistant
Core
Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on pain relief, function restoration, and patient education.
Role type
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Homecare)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and functional independence in home settings
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy procedures, patient assessment, functional intervention, prosthetic/orthotic device evaluation, clinical documentation, patient/family education, driving
Preferred skills
Home care experience, knowledge of therapy best practices
Technologies
Computers / PDA
Responsibilities
Perform physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests, assess functional problems and provide interventions, educate patients and families on therapy techniques and equipment use, complete accurate clinical documentation within 24 hours, drive to patient locations, participate in case conferencing and on-call requirements
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC