Position Overview




The

Physical Therapy Assistant

is a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Territory:

Will sevice Gwinnett and North Fulton counties

Essential Duties:

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  Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
  


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  Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.
  


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  Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
  


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  Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed.
  


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  Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patients home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  


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  Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patients response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.
  


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  Reports any adverse changes in the patients condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.
  


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  Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.
  


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  Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.
  


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  Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.
  


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  Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
  

Requirements:

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  Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA
  


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  Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.
  


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  Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting.