What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Independent Living Systems?
About Us
Join us in making a career in Independent Living Systems, an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 20 years. Independent Living Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible Market. ILS provides tailored integrated solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs, addressing social determinants of health and connecting members with community-based resources.
Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide skilled services, on an intermittent basis, to patients, in their homes, under direction from the Registered Physical Therapist. Join us and help us grow our newest Agency.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT), provide patient services, which have been delegated by the PT.
- Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as required.
- Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes; all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted, within 48 hours. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
- As directed, perform routine strengthening, and therapeutic, exercises and assist the patient with the use of self-help devices.
- Together with the PT, instruct the patient, and family, and assist in teaching exercise programs, to the patient and family.
- Observe, and record, activities, and findings, in the clinical record, and reports to the PT and the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
- Consult with PT, regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings, in written form.
- Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assist in evaluation, and development, of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
- Instruct other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members, with respect to certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the patient.
- Instruct other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members, with respect to certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the patient.
- Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
- Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
- Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/ Clinical Manager in order to coordinate Agency visits.
- Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/ Clinical Manager in order to coordinate Agency visits.
- Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences.
- Obtain a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition.
- Ensure that the physician’s orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
- Must be a licensed, registered, or certified Physical therapist.
- Must be licensed by the State of Florida.
- Must have criminal background check.
Must have CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Education:
A person who is licensed, registered, or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant, if applicable, by the state of Florida, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants.
1. Must be licensed by the State of Florida as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
2. Graduated from a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum, approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the United States, or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program, determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist Assistant entry-level education in the United States, by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e); and
Experience:
- At least 1-year previous experience in community/home health agency.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to conduct effective presentations.
- Critical thinking, sound decision-making and solid leadership ability.
EEO Statement
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Independent Living Systems has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of ILS employees and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ILS is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Independent Living Systems, LLC, and its subsidiaries, including FCC, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, disability, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
