Physical Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago

Bridgeton, Missouri, United States SSM Health Home Health Services Full time
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Home Health Services is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Care Team servicing the Central territory of St. Louis.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who loves the experience of treating and progressing patients in their home environment. If you are a self-starter, like flexibility and looking to manage your own schedule, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the therapist in data collection, including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation, and communicate status updates within their scope of practice.
  • Assist in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for assigned patients, including performance of therapy procedures and related tasks delegated by the supervising therapist.
  • Progress treatment techniques and procedures as patient's status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
  • Identify, respond, and report to supervising therapist any changes in the patient's physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.
  • Under direction of supervising therapist, coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services and available community resources.
  • As delegated by supervising therapist, provide patient education, including development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family, and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
  • As delegated by supervising therapist, prepare for patient discharge, including ordering of/or fabrication and adaptation of necessary equipment, as well as recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
  • Assist with direction of functional training classes and/or programs under the supervision of licensed therapist as assigned.
  • Assign routine tasks to aides and clerical staff related to their job function in conjunction with supervising therapist.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in all aspects of caseload management, including accepting coverage, and effectively and efficiently manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
  • Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, inclusive of daily documentation and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures.
  • Ensure care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
  • Ensure that daily documentation is cosigned by supervising therapist.
  • Under the direction of supervising therapist, participate in therapy assistant student program as assigned and appropriate, providing a positive learning environment for therapy assistant program students with appropriate supervision.
  • Actively create an individualized professional development plan with clinical management, identify and initiate own professional growth, actively pursuing professional development through continuing education, self-study, and involvement in professional activities and organizations.
  • Actively participate in patient and professional advocacy efforts, including lobbying activities, health fairs, community-level events, professional memberships, fundraising/charitable activities.
  • Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies, maintain professional licensure in good standing, and complete all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
  • Perform in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline-specific professional code of conduct.
  • Understand the organization's performance improvement methodology to improve quality of services provided by this position, demonstrate awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives, and follow through with action plans.
  • Offer feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, or direct supervisor to maximize performance improvement outcomes.
Qualifications:
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
  • One or more years of clinical experience.
  • Valid state Driver's License.

We offer a robust benefits package, including excellent orientation, paid time off, extended illness days, health, dental, and vision insurance, prescription coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, continuing education and tuition assistance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, and personal and family medical leave.

If you are a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who loves working on a highly skilled team and looking for professional growth opportunities, this is the position for you.

SSM Health Home Health Services is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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