Physical Therapy Assistant
Residential Home Health and Hospice Borough of Berwick, PennsylvaniaJob Description
1. Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
2. In accordance with applicable state law, assists in the development of treatment plans, carries out routine functions, documents the progress of treatment and modifies specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
3. Renders treatment and instructional services to patients/caregivers only within the scope of instructions developed by the Physical Therapist/Physician as prescribed in the plan of care, within scope of LPTA’s practice.
4. Observes, records, and reports to the Physical Therapist and other team members for the purpose of planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.
5. Possesses knowledge of fiscal and regulatory issues related to home health/ hospice services, specifically physical therapy.
6. Treats patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
7. Writes clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
8. Attends Rehab staff meetings, in-service presentations and case conferences.
9. Communicates regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to the case.
10. Instructs patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist
11. Possesses thorough knowledge of and maintains strict adherence to the company’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
12. Completes necessary documentation on a timely basis and in line with procedures.
13. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory. If unable to attend, must follow-up with supervisor.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
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Jennifer Quinones Hospice Nurse
"The support from staff, supervisors, and Medical Directors is great. The education is top notch, too. They always want to give us more, so we can be the best there is. I tell people I can't believe how much time I wasted before coming to work here!"
Wendy Bongero Sr. Vice President of Operations, Hospice
“Leaders who don’t listen to the people on their teams are blowing a huge opportunity. No one knows better than the clinicians what our patients need.”
Carrie Dodge Sales
Residential’s positive culture has given me the confidence to expand my skill set and grow in my career.