PTA - Home Health

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Driver's License - Varies

And

Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies

1+ years

Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.

Trains patients and/or caregivers in performance of patient care and management.

Administers prescribed physical therapy treatment programs as developed by the Physical therapist for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury or loss of body part.

Anticipates and organizes delivery of patient supplies to ensure fiscal responsibility as well as ensuring patient have adequate supplies.

Completes visit notes and telephone conversations records and ensures they are transmitted in a timely manner according to policy.

Documents assessments and treatment interventions within the scope of practice and according to the plan of care and to department policy.

Educates and documents discharge planning occurring during each visit, including communication with physician, nurse, therapist, aide, patient and/or caregivers.

Participates in patient care conferences as requested.

Demonstrates comprehension of and adherence to regulatory requirements and departmental policies/processes.

Assess homebound status of patients.

Follow physical therapy plan of care to provide physical therapy treatment in patient home.

Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.

Assess home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient home safety.

Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise program.

Performs wound care within the scope of practice and according to the plan of care and to the department policy.