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Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant Per Visit
Milwaukee, WI
Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.
We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Per Visit provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services including procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care under the direction of a physical therapy
Provides physical therapy visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way
Reports significant findings to patient's physician, physical therapist, and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
Submits completed physical therapy visit notes; communication notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
Submits change orders per agency policy
Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
Follows agency policies and procedures
Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Productivity level at 90%
Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands
Able to drive a car 2-4 hours per day
Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A current unencumbered State professional license
Active CPR Certification
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
An automobile to be used for work
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Proficiency in clinical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in personal computer use including e-mail, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
One year experience as a physical therapy assistant
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
Career growth and development
Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Engaging and mission driven workplace
401(k) matching
Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)
Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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