HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA

Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up as assigned by the Physical Therapist; updates the care plan in coordination with the therapist and the physician, and plan with the patient/family toward adjustment; plans monthly patient re-evaluations with the therapist, coordinating with the therapist more frequently if needed, and plan the weekly patient schedule; documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient's condition; submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler; communicates with intercompany and intracompany contacts; discusses treatment progress with the therapist, the patient/family, and physician as necessary; coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines; coordinates monthly supervisory visits from the therapist; attends and participates in patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled. Read the minutes of patient care conferences not attended; Travel and working conditions as assigned.