Urgently Need Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, Full Time in Riverhead, NY
Job title: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, Full Time
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Job description: Description
CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of Humanas Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead healthier, happier lives.
The Physical Therapy Assistant 2 provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The Physical Therapy Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant 2 examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist.
- Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
- Accurately documents daily, weekly, or monthly records of clients. Submits clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
- Attend educational meetings and coordinates and contributes to department in-services.
- Notify physical therapist or Executive Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, staff or client changes, and any other departmental
- Schedule clients and performs varied office tasks.
- Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.
- Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association.
- Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
- Valid drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
- Proof of current CPR certification.
- Minimum two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant,
- Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
- Self-directed, enthusiastic, and accepts constructive feedback.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Kindred at Home and licensing board. Maintains clinical competency in Physical Therapy practice and theory.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited training