Physical Therapy Asst-Home Care Care (Full-Time, Day shift)
Core
Provides and documents physician-ordered physical therapy services to patients in home care settings, including gait training, safe transfer instruction, and discharge planning.
Role type
Home care physical therapy assistant
Builds
Individualized treatment programs and discharge plans for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
NYS PT Assistant licensure, Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, English proficiency, computer proficiency, patient instruction, gait training, safe transfer techniques, discharge planning, adaptive equipment instruction
Preferred skills
2+ years post-graduate experience in acute care or rehabilitation, continuing education participation
Technologies
Electronic health records, adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Completes and documents patient care notes and progress reports; Implements individualized treatment programs; Provides gait, ambulation, and assistive device training; Instructs on safe transfer and body mechanics; Participates in discharge planning and patient/family teaching; Coordinates patient schedules with team members; Evaluates home environment for independence needs (HHCS only); Maintains required visit productivity (HHCS only)