Physical Therapy Asst-Home Care Care (Full-Time, Day shift)
Core
Provides and documents physician-ordered physical therapy services in home care settings, focusing on patient mobility, safe transfers, and discharge planning.
Role type
Home care Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Individualized treatment programs and discharge plans for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
NYS PTA licensure, gait and ambulation training, assistive device instruction, safe transfer techniques, discharge planning, adaptive equipment recommendation, patient and family education, charting and documentation
Preferred skills
2+ years acute care/rehab experience, computer proficiency
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by charting), adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Implement individualized treatment programs, provide gait and ambulation training, instruct on safe transfers and assistive devices, participate in discharge planning, coordinate patient schedules, evaluate home environment for independence needs (HHCS), document patient progress and goals
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC