Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (Hiring Immediately) - ref. f9757003
Mederi Caretenders Tampa Full-time
We are hiring a PRN PTA for Home Visits within an Assisted Living Facility
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment andprovides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at
improvingenhancing the patients well-being while following the established
plan of care.
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible tofollow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in
home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical
Therapist; to perform only those procedures that heshe is qualified and
trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of
care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence basedtreatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to
the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, andor the physician the patients response to treatment and changes in the
patients condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcareteam as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health careteam in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy
assistant.
Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency andother nearby LHC agencies as needed
According to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit andsubmits progress notes per LHC policy.
Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to thepatient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation
and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the
demands of our patients.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to allpatients.
All other duties as assigned.
**License Requirements**- Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Mederi CaretendersTrinity (FL), 21 mi from Tampa
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Mederi CaretendersTampa
We are hiring a PRN PTA for Home Visits within an Assisted Living Facility
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and
provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at
improvingenhancing the patients well...
Mederi CaretendersTampa
We are hiring a PRN PTA for Home Visits within an Assisted Living Facility
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and
provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at
improvingenhancing the patients well...