Physical Therapy Assistant -Part Time-

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for continuity of physical therapy treatment and instruction of home health care patients, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate and limit physical disability, movement, dysfunction, bodily malfunction and pain from injury, disease and any other bodily conditions in accordance with accreditation requirements, Title 22, licensure regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years successful experience that involves use of modalities equipment and rehabilitation techniques.
• Current California Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Current CPR certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs physical therapy treatment as prescribed by the referring physician under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, and in accordance with the LMVNA procedure manual and reviews treatment plan as indicated.
• Monitors and progresses patients in use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence, and reports these findings to the supervising physical therapist.
• Instructs family members, caregivers and LMVNA personnel involving them in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can safely perform or supervise.
• Communicates with the patient’s physician and the Registered Physical Therapist on a regular basis to keep him/her apprised of the patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physicians’ orders are followed according to LMVNA policy.
• Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care and status, including case conferences.
• Demonstrates understanding of LMVNA and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment.
• Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job.
• Participates in a process to maintain good internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Meets daily average productivity standard set by LMVNA (if full-time employee).
• Rotates on-call for weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient whose care they are managing.
• Legibly documents skilled care and other patient-related forms, accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement, regulatory and compliance mandates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.