Sign on bonus available
Are you ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives while enjoying flexibility and independence? Look no further! As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll find yourself in a rewarding role that combines personalized patient care with the freedom to manage your own schedule.
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will administer comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Principal Responsibilities
- Follow plan of care developed by Physical Therapist using a variety of treatment techniques.
- Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Consult and practice with other health professionals involved with patients' care.
- Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patient's needs.
- Encourage and help motivate the patient during their recovery process.
- Complete required documentation to finalize the patients' visits and episodes, as required by federal, state, and payer guidelines.
- Instruct patients and family/significant others in home exercise programs to facilitate function.
Education/Experience
- Successful completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by CAPTE, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
- One year of hospital or home care experience is preferred.
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Must have dependable transportation, possess a valid state driver's license, and automobile insurance.
Licenses/Certificates
- Currently licensed by the Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy.
- Current AHA CPR certification is required.
- Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver's license, and vehicle liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Professional behavior and communication skills.
- Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Working Environment
- This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environments, patients' homes, and car.
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1
This position is employed to provide services for White Star, a not-for-profit affiliate of Springfield Clinic.
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