Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health
Company: Pinnacle Home Care Inc.
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: November 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At Pinnacle Home Care, we are more than just a Medicare
Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company. We're a team of
award-winning dedicated professionals driven by a singular mission:
Changing Lives Through the Art of the Experience.
-Our priority at Pinnacle Home Care is to cultivate a positive
workplace atmosphere where every employee feels valued, supported,
and energized in their role. By prioritizing employee well-being
and satisfaction, Pinnacle Home Care ensures that our team can
deliver the highest quality care to our clients with passion and
dedication. -Join us in making a difference without sacrificing
your well-being!Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's -award-winning -and
largest privately-owned home health agency is currently seeking
dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our
team of skilled home health care providers. - The ideal candidate
will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our
patients in their homes. -
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BENEFITS:
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Job Description Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a
licensed Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to
patients in their own homes. The PTA assists in implementing
treatment plans designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore
function, and prevent disability. The role involves traveling to
patients' homes, delivering therapeutic exercises, and providing
patient education to ensure effective and safe care in a home
environment.
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Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. - - - Assists in development and implementation of the
interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical
Therapy.
2. - - - Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore
functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means,
such as exercise, massage, heat, light and electricity.
3. - - - Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in
the physical therapy program.
4. - - - Instructs client in care and use of adaptive devices such
as: -wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and
orthotic devices.
5. - - - Arranges for out-patient service for procedures when
appropriate.
6. - - - Records on a timely basis all treatments, and client's
response to therapy intervention Also records quality assurance
data.
7. - - - Communicates with PT and other team members (including
Home Health Aides), when appropriate. Instructs them in certain
phases of physical therapy that they may use while working with the
client
8. - - - Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, writes
clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates
same in the client's record according to company policy.
9. - - - Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff
meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as
necessary.
10. Participates in effective coordination of schedule to ensure
all reassessments are performed in a timely manner.
11. Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the
present condition.
Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assists in
evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and
periodic re-evaluation as required.
As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic
exercises and assists the patient with the use of self-help
devices.
Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions,
significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated
medication and reports same to the PT.
Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical
record and reports to the PT and the physician any adverse reaction
to treatment.
Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge
activities and assists the Physical Therapist in completing the
Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and
as designated by Supervisor
Awareness of the Agency's QAPI program. Active participation as
required per policies and procedures related to the Agency's QAPI
program.
Management and follow up of customer complaints, following Agency's
complaint policy
Acute awareness of patient rights and the Agency's responsibility
in honoring patient's rights. Awareness of patient rights
description in Agency's service agreement and Agency's admission
packet.
Awareness of appropriate reasons for a patient discharge and
Agency's policy on appropriate reasons for discharge.
Awareness of potential signs of abuse and neglect and the steps
required to report suspected abuse and neglect.
Awareness and ability to design and identify patient centered and
individualized goals with realistic measurable timeframes under the
supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Awareness of infection prevention and control techniques, both
within their scope of practice and within the Agency's policy and
procedures. Awareness and participation in the Agency's infection
control program.
Appropriate bag technique policy acknowledgement and demonstrated
competence when applicable.
Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be
utilized. Hand washing materials and PPE.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary
of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of
this job. - The incumbents may be requested to perform job related
tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must
be compliant with conditions of participation for Center for
Medicare/ Medicaid Services. -
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Position Qualifications
- - - - - - - - - - - The ability to drive and the ability to
access clients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair
accessible are required.
- - - - - - - - - - - Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity
must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's
condition and to perform client care.
- - - - - - - - - - - -May be required to bend, stoop, reach and
move client weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30
pounds.
- - - - - - - - - - - Must be a graduate of an approved school
giving a course of not less than two years for Physical Therapist
Assistants.
- - - - - - - - - - - Must be licensed by the State as a Physical
Therapist Assistant.
- - - - - - - - - - - Must have one year of experience in an
acute/sub-acute setting.EducationRequired
Keywords: Pinnacle Home Care Inc., Jupiter , Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health, Healthcare , West Palm Beach, Florida
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