Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health
Core
Deliver physical therapy interventions to hospice patients in home settings to relieve pain, maintain function, and support quality of life under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Role type
Home health Physical Therapy Assistant
Builds
Physical therapy care plans and interventions for hospice patients
Domain
Home health / Hospice care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercise instruction, gait training, transfer training, use of physical agents (ultrasound, heat, cold), mobility device training, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility activities, transfer training, and prosthetic training; Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage; Instruct patients in the safe use and care of mobility and supportive devices; Document clinical notes and updates in a timely and accurate manner; Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions and collaborate with the hospice care team
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on clinician