[Apply Now] HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Liberty Cares With Compassion AtLiberty Home Carewe know thatfollowing an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover athome can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcareprofessionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independenceto our patients. We are currently seeking an experienced: HOME CAREPHYSICAL THERAPYASSISTANT (PTA) Full Time, Days Job Description: -Provides patient care services along with direct treatment andfollow-up as assigned by the Physical Therapist. - Updates the careplan in coordination with the therapist and the physician, and planwith the patient/family toward adjustment. - Plans monthly patientre-evaluations with the therapist, coordinating with the therapistmore frequently if needed, and plan the weekly patient schedule. -Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timelymatter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline inpatient's condition. - Submits the daily/weekly patient visitschedule to the Scheduler. - Communicates as necessary withintercompany and intracompany contacts. - Discusses treatmentprogress with the therapist, the patient/family, and physician asnecessary. - Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in makingreferrals to appropriate disciplines. - Coordinates monthlysupervisory visits from the therapist. - Attends and participatesin patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services asscheduled. Read the minutes of patient care conferences notattended. Job Requirements: - Requires completion of an accreditedphysical therapy assistant program and current State licensure. -Minimum of one years therapeutic experience in a non-home healthcare environment; prefer two years of experience. - Strongknowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice ofphysical therapy and the ability to treat patients for whom aphysicians order exists. - CPR certified and possess strongcommunication and organization skills. - Minimum of twelve hours ofcontinuing education annually. - Must accept travel and workingconditions as assigned. Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for moreinformation. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.PI14d4f020f20b-29...