What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health NOW HIRING position at Granite Peak Home Health?
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Qualifications:
- Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Principal Responsibilities:
This position reports to Home Health Director and PT’s
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
- Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
- Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
- Participates in educating the patient and family.
- Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.
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