Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Care

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary – In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

• 1. Patient Care
  • Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline-specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required.
  • Implements patient care using evidence-based practice.
  • Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies.
  • Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately, understanding their role, knowledge, and capability.
  • Follows the organization’s infection control standards.
  • Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care.
  • Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care.
  • Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary.
  • Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
  • Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values.
  • Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures.
• 2. Documentation/Billing
  • Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry.
  • Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs.
  • Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness.
  • Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff.
  • Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including: entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided; application of appropriate modifiers; charge correction; co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions.
• 3. Productivity
  • Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s).
• 4. Technology
  • Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
  • Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently.
  • Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance.
• 5. Communication
  • Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal).
  • Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices.
  • Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested.
• 6. Professional Development
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development.
  • Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence.
  • Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students.
  • Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice.
  • Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals.
  • Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles.
• 7. Professional Behaviors
  • Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation.
  • Maintain composure during stressful situations.
  • Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations.
  • Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command.
  • Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department.
• 8. Non-Essential Functions
  • Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education – Associates degree from accredited physical therapy assistant school.
• Minimum Work Experience – One (1) year clinical experience preferred; rehabilitation experience desirable.
• Required Licenses / Registrations – PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant;
  Maintain active Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Required Classes/Skills – BLS - Basic Life Support.