Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health & Hospice (PRN)

JOB SUMMARY:

Livingston Healthcare Physical Therapist Assistants provide evidence-based physical therapy services to Home Health patients under the supervision of the patient’s primary Physical Therapist. Each Physical Therapist Assistant provides care in at least one primary setting but may be cross trained in other settings to help with PTA coverage as deemed necessary.

Schedule:

• PRN
• Variable Hours, mostly 8am- 4:30pm
• Some Weekends

Compensation:

• $26.76/hr DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differentials

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide ethical, safe and quality care for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct as well as the state of Montana Physical Therapy Examiners Rules and Statues.
2. Produce timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions within 24 hours.
3. Communicate with supervising Physical Therapist, physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status using appropriate communication outlets including email, message center, phone, and verbal discussion.
4. Attend of monthly staff meetings and other meetings as warranted by department manager.
5. Actively participate in Quality Improvement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Internal chart audits as requested.
2. Livingston HealthCare required annual competency course(s).
3. CPR certification.
4. Completion of continuing education courses to maintain state licensure and to advance skills and abilities.
5. Supervision of PTA students.
6. Communicate effectively with teammates within the department and organization using organization appropriate tools such as email, phone, and text.
7. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. Graduate of an APTA credentialed Physical Therapy Assistant Training Program.
2. Licensed or eligible for license in state of Montana.
3. In good standing with current state licensing board.
4. Driver’s license in good standing in State of Montana.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
2. Team player and cooperative with other personnel.
3. Strong communication and time management skills.