The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will administer comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care developed by Physical Therapist using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals, involved with patients care.
• Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patient's needs.
• Encouraging and help motivate the patient during their recovery process.
• Completes required documentation to complete the patients visits and episodes, as required by federal, state and payor guidelines.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home exercise programs, to facilitate function.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by CAPTE, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• One year of hospital or home care experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Must have dependable transportation, possess a valid state driver's license and automobile insurance

Licenses/Certificates

• Currently licensed by the Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current AHA CPR certification is required.
• Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional behavior and communication skills
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment
• Strong organizational and time management

Working Environment

• This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient's homes, and car.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1