Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Full Time

Position Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of, and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.

Job Responsibilities: 


* Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment


* Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status


* Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans.

Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist


* Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences


* Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs


* Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary


* Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning


* Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs


* Attends staff meetings and in-services


* Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log


* Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.  Contributes to discharge note as appropriate


* Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation   


* Perform other duties as may be required from management

Job Qualifications: 



* Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida 


* Hands-on BLS Card


* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.

Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety


* Meets all requirements for mandatory in-service meetings and training sessions


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care


* Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code


* Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers


* Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers


* Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization


* Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standard

Hours: Vary

Location: Brooks Rehabiliation Home Health - 6676 Corporate Center Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32216