Responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care.
Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes.
Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment.
Adheres to Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
Job Types: Contract, scheduling based on patients given to PT from HH Agency, no guaranteed number of patients / week.
Medical specialties: Home Health
Requirements:
Valid PTA License in the State of Washington
Minimum 1 year of clinical practice
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
