Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant - FT

Purpose:

Carries out effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate, or adapt for loss of patient function, which are established by the licensed physical therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Implements treatment plans established by the supervising physical therapist.
• Informs the supervising physical therapist of any significant change in patients/clients medical status, condition, complexity and/or acuity, which may necessitate changes to established treatment plans.
• Provides recommendations to the supervising physical therapist on treatment plan adjustments when necessary to progress patients/clients or discontinue services.
• Prepares necessary documentation including daily notes and logs in a timely manner according to federal, state and facility-specific rules and regulations.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to help develop treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient/client and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
• Develops effective home programs to maintain and enhance patient/client performance in his/her environment.
• Complies with supervisory rules and regulations required by the state of employment.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the phone, taking messages, inventory checks, form completion, and insurance authorization tracking.
• Presents a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility staff, and co-workers at all times.
• Assists with orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and monitors supply inventory.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle changing schedules of patients/clients.
• Maintains positive working relationships with the healthcare team, patient/client, family, and caregiver.
• Assists with quality assurance reports and records.
• Assists with development of programs.
• Complies with EverySteps policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Iowa PTA license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required
• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound decision-making
• Ability to accept and work with diverse populations, culturally, economically and educationally
• Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), hearing, grasping (applying pressure with fingers and palm), repetitive motions, feeling (perceiving size, shape, texture, temperature by touching), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
• Environment: Extreme temperatures, Hazards (chemicals, infectious disease), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
• Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
• Travel: Required between location

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

About EveryStep
One of Iowas oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.

The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services :

• Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
• Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
• Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
• Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
• Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
• Bring wellness services to places where people are

Serving Iowa from 11 locations , nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EverySteps mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.