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 physician, and plans with the patient/family toward adjustment. Plans monthly patient re-evaluations with the therapist and coordinates weekly patient schedules. Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner reflecting progress. Submits patient visit schedules to the Scheduler and communicates with intercompany contacts. Discusses treatment progress with the patient/family and physician as necessary. Coordinates with the Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals and coordinates monthly supervisory visits from the therapist. Attends patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services. Reads minutes of conferences not attended. Reads the minutes of patient care conferences not attended. Attends background checks/drug-free workplace. EOEs.