Responsibilities May Include:
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Participate as needed with in office or telephonic case conferences with the Interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate Assessment findings and DC planning with all members of the HH treatment team.
- Attend required training on HH clinical programs
- Attend all in-services and training related to HH regulatory changes and PT practice related to our current HH polices and procedures.
- To instruct other health care team personnel in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient.
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Counsel patients to help them understand their disorder.
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Instruct the patient and family in care and use of physical therapy devices and all aspects included in the patient’s plan of care.
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Work with patients of all ages.
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Provide physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician which can be safely provided in the home.
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Evaluate patients by applying diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities tests (PT only).
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PTA will progress a patient using appropriate treatment plan outlined and established by a PT.
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Work with teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other helping professionals to address patient mobility and other physical therapy related disorders.
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PT will supervise and provide mentorship to the PTA as outlined in the Brooks Home Care Advantage Policy and Procedures.
Education and Qualifications
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Current licensed PT/PTA in the state of Florida with a degree from an accredited institution
- Must have reliable transportation to and from patient homes
- Current CPR certificate.
