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Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare

#Multitasking #Documentation #Patient Care #Organizational Skills #BLS Certification #Progress Notes #Physical Therapy #Time Management #Home Health

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist. They will perform procedures in clients' homes, administer therapeutic exercises, and modify treatment plans as authorized.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold a valid practice license from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions. Good organizational skills, customer service excellence, and BLS certification are also required.

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Job description

Position Summary

The North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the plan of care. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible within the home environment. In this position you will be working within a leadership team that expects to maintain patient quality outcomes that score in the top 20% of Home Health Agencies in the country.

Accountability

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant is accountable first to the supervising Physical Therapist and secondly, to the North Country Clinical Nurse Manager.

Interrelationships

Works closely with medical staff, clinical staff, and support staff of North Country Home Health & Hospice.

Required qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant practice license granted from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions
Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Excellence in customer service and communication skills
Competent in Computer use: Windows
BLS certification required

Essential responsibilities

Performs physical therapy procedures in the client's home, as prescribed by the physician and supervised by a qualified Physical Therapist.
Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to clients with relativity stable conditions.
Instructs, motivates, and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices.
Observes client's progress and response to treatment and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
Modifies Plan of Treatment, as authorized by the physician, after subsequent authorization, instruction, and supervision by the Physical Therapist.