Physical Therapist Assistant (IPT) - Home Health

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Job description

Are you ready to make a positive impact on patients†lives while enjoying flexibility and independence? Look no further! As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you†ll find yourself in a rewarding role that combines personalized patient care with the freedom to manage your own schedule.

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will administer comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Responsibilities

Follow plan of care developed by Physical Therapist using a variety of treatment techniques.
Promote clients†healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Consult and practice with other health professionals, involved with patients care.
Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patient†s needs.
Encouraging and help motivate the patient during their recovery process.
Completes required documentation to complete the patients visits and episodes, as required by federal, state and payor guidelines.
Instructs patients and family/significant others in home exercise programs, to facilitate function.

Education/Experience

Successful completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by CAPTE, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
One year of hospital or home care experience is preferred.
Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Must have dependable transportation, possess a valid state driver's license and automobile insurance

Licenses/Certificates

Currently licensed by the Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy.
Current AHA CPR certification is required.
Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver†s license and vehicle liability insurance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional behavior and communication skills
Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism
Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment
Strong organizational and time management

Working Environment

This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient†s homes, and car.
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

This position is employed to provide services for White Star, a not-for-profit affiliate of Springfield Clinic.

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