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Nuvance Health lists this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in danbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitlePosition at Western CT Home Care IncJob DescriptionAssists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.Responsibilities1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting. 2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist. 3. Provides patient/family education and training. 4. Performs routine operational functions, including supervision of Home Health Aide. 5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines. 6. May modify specific treatment procedure in accordance with patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan. 7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review. 8. Completes continuing education as per agency and state licensing requirements. 9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.EducationAssociate's Level DegreeOther InformationRequired: Customer relation skills with patients and staff. All PT modalities, use of a computer. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: FIM certification desired.Working ConditionsManual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort:Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.CredentialsCPR,LPTA,BLSCompanyWestern CT Home Care IncOrg Unit609DepartmentPhysical TherapyExemptNoSalary Range$22.94 - $42.61 Hourly
Worksite address
danbury, CT, 06810, US
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