What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled education, treatment, and intervention under the supervision of a physical therapist, supporting patient recovery and safety in a home health setting.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled education, treatment, and intervention under the supervision of a physical therapist, supporting patient recovery and safety in a home health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct physical therapy treatments as per the physician’s plan of care.
- Communicate regularly with patients and caregivers regarding care plans and progress.
- Perform treatments to relieve pain and restore or develop physical function.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe use of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to discuss and update the patient’s plan of care.
- Assist in discharge planning, providing instructions and ensuring smooth transition.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, observations, and treatments.
- Ensure confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards, observing professional conduct.
- Report patient condition changes to supervisors and physicians promptly.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as a PTA.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Ability to react adaptively to changing patient needs and perform duties professionally.
- Full-time role with a Monday - Friday schedule in Douglas County.
- Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
- Supports a mission focused on innovative, compassionate, and personalized homecare.