Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Aegis Therapies
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSECarries out effective patient treatment plans to
restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, which
are established by the licensed/registered therapist. Plans conform
to federal, state and professional standards.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES+
Visits Home Health patients for implementation of the physical
therapy care plan as established by the licensed therapist.
Administers prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Meets
the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care. Helps
patients accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary supplies
and adaptive equipment to facilitate independence in patients+
Administers therapy treatments according to a treatment plan
approved by the attending physician and licensed therapist.
Modifies treatments in conjunction with licensed therapist as
necessary to achieve desired outcome+ Completes an effective
discharge plan in conjunction with trans-disciplinary team
throughout episode of care. Ensures smooth and timely transition
from skilled treatment to outpatient/wellness programs as
appropriate for individual patients+ Communicates treatment plan
and progress with patient, family and caregivers in conjunction
with therapist+ Remains knowledgeable of state practice acts and
ensures the level of supervision they receive meets standards. Does
not provide treatment outside of practice act limits+ Documents
patient care services by charting in patient and department records
according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional
guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate
procedures. Documentation will be completed using a company
furnished hand held electronic device (i.e. Ipad).+ Protects
patients and employees by adhering to treatment location infection
control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential
per company and federal requirements. Maintains safe and clean
working environment by complying with treatment location and
department procedures, rules and regulations.+ Provides services in
multiple settings (including skilled nursing, assisted living,
patient homes, and outpatient) as determined by supervisor and
patient/resident need including community based services such as
home health and wellness activities as required+ Travel is required
to perform jobQUALIFICATIONS+ High school diploma or equivalent,
preferred+ Graduate from a Physical Therapy Assistant program+
Current licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in practicing state
and/or nationally certified+ Ability to travel to patient homes
within designated geographic area.+ Valid driver's license and
proof of auto insurance+ Current CPR certification+ Must be capable
of maintaining regular attendanceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES &
BEHAVIORS+ Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in
writing+ Good problem-solving skills+ Good computer skills
including use of desktop computers and handheld devices with
ability to learn company or customer systems+ Must be able to
maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company
proprietary information+ Must have the ability to relate
professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients,
families, and other employees at all levelsPHYSICAL AND SENSORY
REQUIREMENTS + Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching,
bending, walking, heavy lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to
hear, ability to read and write, ability to detect odors, and
ability to remain calm under stress.+ Hearing (corrected) adequate
for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family,
visitors, etc.+ Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.+
Intelligible speech and normal language / cognitive skills.+ Must
be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers. + Lifting
of patients , equipment or supplies will be required up to 20
pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100
pounds rarely.+ Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout
the day.+ Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling,
twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching
overhead.+ Must be able to transfer patients. + Must be able to
demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients /
caregivers.+ Work in a fast-paced clinical environment.+ Weekend
and holiday work may be required.+ Work environment is primarily
indoors but occasionally outdoors. Several task and job duties
involve a risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other
potentially infectious materials (OPIM). EEO Statement: Aegis
Therapies and its Family of Companies ("the Company") is committed
to a diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For
detailed information on your rights, click here. (In order to
ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation
Act, and the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act, applicants that
require accommodation in the job application process may contact
our Human Resources Service Center at 1-877-858-9013 or via email
at employment@ for assistance. The affirmative action plan will be
made available for applicants to review. Please contact the
location leader to schedule. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Drug-Free Workplace. Click here
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Keywords: Aegis Therapies, Smyrna , Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , Smyrna, Georgia
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