Physical Therapist Assistant

*Description*
Summary:
Assists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.
Responsibilities:
1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting.
2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
3. Provides patient/family education and training.
4. Performs routine operational functions, including superision of Home Health Aide.
5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
6. May modify specific treatment procedure in...