Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
Preceptor Home Health and Hospice
Germantown, WI

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Washington County Wisconsin

Position Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist

and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maxi

mum performance.

3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle

re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic

training.

4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light,

electricity, ultrasound and massage.

5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization person-

nel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s

condition.

6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes,

and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will

be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and

Organization in-service Education Program.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• A PT assistant must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin
• Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership