Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health Care)

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Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health Care)Help us provide patients with the best physical therapy experience possible! At CareSouth, we are known and trusted for our quality home health care services. Here’s your chance to be a part of our dynamic team! We are currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant. We offer workable schedules, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and advanced technology such as user-friendly smartphones and tablets. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of patients, and as a member of our team, so will you. Apply today!Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health Care)Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will provide physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. You will be responsible for following all privacy policies of CareSouth and maintaining the confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI). Physical Therapy Assistant responsibilities include:•Treating patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance•Directing and aiding patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training•Utilizing physical agents, including, but not limited to, heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage•Observing and reporting to the Physical Therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition•Instructing patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices•Maintaining necessary records, including clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames•Participating in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization In-service Education ProgramPhysical Therapy Assistant (Home Health Care)