CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC
Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Positi
CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC, Cathedral City, California, United States, 92234
Benefits:
Company parties
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health
Position
Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Current certification or license as required by state law.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
Possess and maintain current CPR certification
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements
Company parties
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health
Position
Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Current certification or license as required by state law.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
Possess and maintain current CPR certification
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements