Physical Therapy Assistant for Home care

Physical Therapy Assistant

St. Mary's Home Care & Hospice in Athens, Georgia is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant.

Basic Job Function Summary : Provides physical therapy services to the organization's clients under the guidance and supervision of the Physical Therapist, and in accordance with a written plan of treatment established by the physician and physical therapist. Provides physical therapy services to clients according to a physician's written order and therapist plan of care.

What You Will Do :

• Implements the care plans for clients developed by the supervisory Physical Therapist.
• Provides direct physical therapy treatment to clients as assigned.
• Instructs clients and family members in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and devices, such as wheelchair, braces, etc.
• Assists in assessing the client's need for physical therapy devices and interventions.
• Reports to physician, PT, RN or branch management as necessary regarding the client's response / reaction to treatment or a change in condition.
• Discusses with and makes suggestions to the physical therapist regarding modification of equipment, appliances and the physical environment of the client's home.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Minimum of six months experience under a qualified Physical Therapist. Home health experience preferred

Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the agency's clients and their families.

Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills learning and adhering to agency's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Your Opportunity

Other Benefits

St. Mary's Home Care and Hospice is located in Athens, GA and is a member of Trinity Health at Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical / occupational and speech therapy, and medical social work), hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.