Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time
Location: Madison
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Overview We are looking for a Physical Therapy
Assistant (PTA) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical
expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and
treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home
health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary
team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize
patient well-being. Schedule: Full Time visits needed Monday -
Friday Essential Job Functions: Provides direct physical therapy
according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance
with the physician’s plan of care. Communicates with and regularly
updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as
appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. Reports observations
of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or
the patient’s physician, as appropriate. Treats clients to relieve
pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum
performance. Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family
members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of prosthetic,
orthotic and assistive devices (i.e., canes, walkers, wheelchairs,
etc.) Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding
issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed
for recovery. Collaborates with other service disciplines to
discuss the patient plan of care. Plans for client’s discharge,
prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan
with patients, family members, and caregivers. Participates in
in-service programs. Reacts to change productively and performs
other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. Complies with
ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the
American Physical Therapy Association Ensures confidentiality of
patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1)
signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications;
and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable,
on a timely basis. Records clinical and progress notes at the time
of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a
timely basis. Completes daily report and any required documentation
in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules. Maintains
consistent attendance. Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
Requirements: Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant
education program from an accredited university/program. Current,
unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the
state of practice Valid CPR Preferred: Strong organization and
communication skills Attention to detail Time management Proven
relationship-builder Experience in Home Health Therapy and
completion of OASIS documentation HHH As an employer accepting
Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all
health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions,
including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions
for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job
Applicants Residing in California
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