Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Suffolk

Position Summary:
A qualified professional who provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician under the direct (but not on-site) supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
• Instruct patients and their families in in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living, use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices
• Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
• Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program.
• Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist assistant.